Geotechnics and drainage. Earthworks. Earthworks: Design and preparation of contract documents (incorporating amendment 1 April 1995)
DMRB Volume 4 Section 1 Part 1 (HA 44/91)
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
DMRB Volume 4 Section 1
Abstract
The guidance given in this Departmental Advice Note covers two areas. The first area is specifically directed to preparing contract documents under the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) dated December 1991, and its amendments. The second area covers general advice on design and assessment of earthworks.
History
DMRB 4.1.1. Amendment 1 ISBN 0115517324. Supersedes HD 6/80, HA 11/80. Para 3.5 superseded by para 2.22 of SA 3/93 (MCDHW 0.3.3). Scottish Addendum (Feb 1993) is applicable for use in Scotland. Northern Ireland Addendum (Sep 1993) applicable for use in Northern Ireland. Design manual for roads and bridges (DMRB).
ISBN
9780115512773
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
- Legal issues and management
- Contracts
- Roads
- Earthworks for roads
Publisher History
The Highways Agency is now known as Highways England. The new government company is in charge of operating England's motorways and major A roads, including modernising and maintaining the highways. Their publications include the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, the Manual of Contract Documents for Road Works and Interim Advice Notes.
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