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Course on tunnel construction and design 2001
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Emerald Publishing Limited
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1680/cotcad2001.50297
ISBN print:
978-0-7277-5029-7
Publication date:
2011
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Site Investigation and follow up ground appreciation. (Part 1)

By
K. G. Allen, M.Sc. MIMM C.Eng FGS. C.Geol.
K. G. Allen, M.Sc. MIMM C.Eng FGS. C.Geol.
Taylor Woodrow Construction, Southall, Middlesex. U.K.
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Author and Other Information
K. G. Allen, M.Sc. MIMM C.Eng FGS. C.Geol.
Taylor Woodrow Construction, Southall, Middlesex. U.K.
Doi:
https://doi.org/10.1680/cotcad2001.50297.0005
  • Published:
    2011

  • Introduction.

  • The Objective of Site Investigation.

  • The Site Investigation Process.

  • Mass and Material Properties.

  • Hard or Soft Ground.

  • Drilling Methods and Considerations.

  • Quality.

  • Some Do's, Don't's and Mavbe's.

  • Descriptions and Reporting.

  • Concluding Remarks to Part 1.

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