Infrastructure embankments condition appraisal and remedial treatment

Publication C592

CIRIA, 2003
Infrastructure embankments condition appraisal and remedial treatment Download document

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Current

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Civil & Structural Supplement

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Abstract

Details are given for the management, condition appraisal and repair of infrastructure embankments. Subjects covered include asset management, loss of embankment performance (limit state failures, foundation deformation and external factors), condition appraisal (inspection, assessment, site investigation, stability and loadings), remedial treatment and prevention techniques, design and application of techniques and environmental considerations.

History

Based on research project 657.

ISBN

9780860175926

Subjects

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

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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