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This document raises awareness of the importance of ground, and highlights the consequences of inadequate site investigation. Case histories illustrate the consequences of inadequate site investigation.
This Specification includes associated Schedules and a Bill of Quantities, and is intended for general application to ground investigation work. The Bill of Quantities is presented as a preamble and a comprehensive list of work items, which conveniently cross-relate to the Specification items.
This document sets out the technical and procedural recommendations covering: the site investigations and its objectives; planning and design of the investigation and the methods of reporting; the quality management of the investigation; and the relationships between the parties involved.
These guidelines seek to promote the use of safe working practices in the investigation of landfills and contaminated land. They are intended for use by individuals or organisations who are involved in the planning, specification, procurement, supervision and execution of such work.For each project the objectives and anticipated hazards should be clearly defined and categorised to enable the site investigation contractor to select the approppriate plant, equipment, drilling methods, materials and protective measures for the safe investigation for the site.
Promotes the use of safe working practices in the investigation of landfills and contaminated land. These guidelines are intended for use by individuals or organizations involved in the planning, specification, procurement supervision and execution of such work.
During 2000/2001 exceptionally high winter rainfall resulted in major ground instability problems on the Isle of Wight, and coincided with the completion of important research on the predicted impacts of climate change on unstable coastal and mountainous areas. These proceedings highlight the importance of implementing coastal and landslide management strategies and integrating the research findings into strategic planning and development control policies.
These proceedings of the international conference on advances in site investigation practice held in 1995 provide vital information for all professionals involved in the planning, execution, interpretation and applications of site investigations. It draws together the research and experience of many of the most eminent professional engineers and academics, presenting a substantial body of knowledge.
Four volume set of the Site Investigation Series
A wide ranging and up-to-date review of experience of tunnelling contracts, particularly those for sewerage and drainage tunnels. The review is based on the 6th edition of the ICE Conditions of Contract, but it takes note of new forms of contract which are leading towards less adversarial contractual relations.^
This guide addresses the topics of investigation, assessment and remediation of contamination in the context of current thinking on how best to deal with the issues surrounding contaminated land, both in terms of redevelopment and from considerations of human health and environmental impacts.