Complex structures: where the exception can complicate the rules

Smith, V.P.

Complex structures: where the exception can complicate the rules - 1994 - Contract Journal 376(6001) 17 November 1994, 16(1) .

Discusses the complex structure theory in relation to "Jacobs v Morton & Partners" where remedial works to foundations were ineffective and the house had to be demolished and rebuilt. J claimed that under the theory the piled raft foundation should be treated as separate from the rest of the house.


COMPLEX STRUCTURE THEORY
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING ELEMENTS-COMPLETE BUILDING ELEMENTS-FOUNDATIONS
JACOBS V MORTON & PARTNERS
REMEDIAL WORKS