The man who saved the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Series: Building ; 265(8153) 15 September 2000, 51-53(3)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Describes how London academic, John Burland, has stopped the Leaning Tower of Pisa from collapsing whithout destroying its famous lean. Highlights the various solutions considered before the team opted for a technique called soil extraction, which works by creating lots of little tunnels to create a controlled form of subsidence. Contrasts Burland's approach in Pisa with his work on stablising Big Ben, needed following the excavations for the extension of the Jubliee Line.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS62966 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 108790-1001 |
Describes how London academic, John Burland, has stopped the Leaning Tower of Pisa from collapsing whithout destroying its famous lean. Highlights the various solutions considered before the team opted for a technique called soil extraction, which works by creating lots of little tunnels to create a controlled form of subsidence. Contrasts Burland's approach in Pisa with his work on stablising Big Ben, needed following the excavations for the extension of the Jubliee Line.