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Publication C574 Engineering in chalk
Publication Year
2002
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Gives details for the geology, description, classification and mechanical properties of chalk. Describes uses of chalk such as in embankments and fills, cuttings, retaining structures and anchorages, shallow and piled foundations and includes site investigations. Also covers the mechanical and material properties of intact, in-situ and compacted chalk.
Document History
This document was previously available within The Construction Information Service in 13 parts, which have now been combined into this single complete pdf.
Author
Lord, J. A. Clayton, C. R. I. and Mortimore, R. N.
ISBN
9780860175742
Publisher Information
CIRIA
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