The International Conference on Deep Mixing – Best Practice and Recent Advances (Deep Mixing ’05) was organised by the Swedish Deep Stabilization Centre. Particular emphasis was placed on the exchange of practical experience from the application of dry and wet mixing methods. The aim of the conference was to enhance the exchange of knowledge and to facilitate the interaction between researchers, consultants, constructors, equipment manufacturers and clients from all over the world.

As a landmark event, Deep Mixing ’05 was organised to document major developments of deep mixing methods, including recent technical and equipment development, experience from case histories in different parts of the world as well as standardisation efforts in Europe and elsewhere. An effort was made to bring together representatives of the deep mixing industry from different parts of the world and to facilitate information exchange and discussions.

The papers submitted to the conference were reviewed by a scientific committee, which helped to assure a high technical and scientific level. The conference organisers wish to thank the authors for their excellent contributions.

The Technical Programme comprised Regional Reports, State-of-Practice Reports and Keynote Lectures by eminent international experts in the area of deep mixing.