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Digest 383 Site investigation for low-rise building: soil description
Publication Year
1993
Document Status
Current
Abstract
The most important part of any site investigation is a careful, accurate description of the ground where the building is to be constructed. Much useful information on the likely ground behaviour can be gained from a good description of the soil or rock encountered. To obtain a proper description of the ground, the soil must be examined in its natural state; trial pits and, where appropriate, boreholes should therefore be excavated to a layout plan proposed in advance. The investigation should be based on knowledge gained from the desk study and walk-over survey. It must take into account the variations in the topography and local geology of the site, together with the anticipated layout of the building and its foundations.
ISBN
9780851255965
Publisher Information
BRE
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