Engineering in chalk

Publication C574

CIRIA, 2002
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

Publication

Abstract

Gives details for the geology, description, classification and mechanical properties of chalk. Describes uses of chalk such as in embankments and fills, cuttings, retaining structures and anchorages, shallow and piled foundations and includes site investigations. Also covers the mechanical and material properties of intact, in-situ and compacted chalk.

Author

Lord, J. A. Clayton, C. R. I. and Mortimore, R. N.

History

This document was previously available within The Construction Information Service in 13 parts, which have now been combined into this single complete pdf.

ISBN

9780860175742

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Site investigation
  • Earthworks/foundations/piling/retaining walls

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.

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