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Chalk
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Emerald Publishing Limited
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1680/c.15418
ISBN print:
978-0-7277-4601-6
Publication date:
1990
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12. Suggested approach to ground investigation and the determination of suitable substructure solutions for sites underlain by chalk

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C. N. Edmonds;
C. N. Edmonds
Applied Geology (Central) Ltd, Royal Leamington Spa, UK
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J. P. Kirkwood
J. P. Kirkwood
Applied Geology (Central) Ltd, Royal Leamington Spa, UK
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C. N. Edmonds, J. P. Kirkwood
Applied Geology (Central) Ltd, Royal Leamington Spa, UK
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https://doi.org/10.1680/c.15418.0015
  • Published:
    1990

  • Introduction

  • Scope of the Problem

  • Requirement for an Improved Investigation Methodology

  • Improved Procedures and Structure for the Investigatory Approach to Sites Underlain by Chalk Database Search

  • Hazard Mapping

  • Field Investigations

  • Sub-structure Solutions

  • Illustrations of Cases Where Hazard Mapping has Influenced the Site Development

  • Conclusions

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