Lateral Support in Surface Excavations - Code of Practice

Front Cover
Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Site Investigation
Chapter 3 - Selection of a System of Lateral Support
Chapter 4 - Earth Pressures
Chapter 5 - Design of Lateral Support Systems
Chapter 6 - Design and Construction of Ground Anchors
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Control
Chapter 8 - Control of the Works, Monitoring and Records
Appendices
Appendix A - Step-by-step Guidelines for Investigation and Action for Lateral Support of a Building Basement
Appendix B - Laboratory and Field Tests
Appendix C - Field Description of Soil and Rock
Appendix D - Legal Aspects of Lateral Support for Surface Excavations
Appendix E - Removal of Lateral Support Risks - Contractual Aspects and Insurance
Appendix F - Case Histories of Wall Movements
Appendix G - Extracts from Certain Relevant Regulations and Acts
Appendix H - Draft Specification for Blasting in Built-up Areas
Appendix I - Suggested Methods of Measurement for Lateral Support, Excavation and Associated Works
Appendix J - Definitions of Some Anchor Terms
Appendix K - References