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Publication C758D Abandoned mine workings manual
Publication Year
2019
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Provides guidance for those involved with developing abandoned mine workings. Adopting a risk-based approach it looks a how to deal with mitigating and remediating mining legacy issues. The issues relate to: collapse, subsidence, mine gas emissions, mine water emissions and various historical methods of abandonment. The guide covers the historical context, impacts, and land management and construction in mining areas. Includes case studies.
Document History
Supersedes Special Publication 32 Construction over abandoned mine workings (CIRIA, 1984), which was a reprint of the edition published in 1984. PSA Civil Engineering Technical Guide 34 - reprinted 2002.
Author
Parry, D. and Chiverrell, C. (eds)
ISBN
9780860177654
Publisher Information
CIRIA
CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.
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