Guide to ground treatment
Publication C573
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Publication
Abstract
An introduction to ground improvement methods, setting out the available techniques, and their variations, by systematic descriptions of the principles, equipment, methods and effectiveness of that can be expected for each. Covers: Responsibility for design, Design process, Improvement by vibration, added loading, reinforcement, structural fill, admixtures, grouting, thermal stabilisation and vegetation, and Options for choice.
History
Should be studied as a basis for reading CIRIA Publication C572 - Treated Ground: engineering properties and performance.
ISBN
9780860175735
Subjects
- Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
Publisher History
CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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