Sitework

Sitework - 1986 - Building 251 (51/52) 19/26 December 1986, 49-56 (8) .

A special feature on sitework which outlines the steps which need to be taken when building on secondhand land. 1) Underground clean up. A. McIntyre describes the remedial action needed to reclaim contaminated land . 50-51 (2). 2. Good vibrations. M. Singleton looks at the development of the vibro replacement system for the preparation of derelict sites. 52-53 (2). 3. Doing the groundwork. G. Atkinson examines the problems caused by foundation failures. 54 (1). 4.Unseen pitfalls. E. James stresses the importance of site surveying on poor or unsure ground. 55 (1). 5. Products review. 56 (1).


CLAY SOILS
DERELICT LAND
EXPANSIVE CLAYS
INNER CITY DEVELOPMENT
LANDFILL SITES
MINING AREAS
SHRINKAGE
SOIL POLLUTION
STRUCTURAL DEFECTS
SUBSIDENCE