UK Specification for Ground Investigation

di Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) (Autore)

Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022

The UK Specification for Ground Investigation provides best practice guidance for designing and executing good-quality ground investigations that will allow clients and land developers to manage the risks and help to reduce project time and costs. Ground investigations are an essential part of the design process for any structure and land condition assessment. They are used to validate the ground model, assess ground risk, obtain geotechnical data for design and geoenvironmental data for the assessment of the risk to human health. This book will help to protect construction professionals and clients, from unexpected ground conditions during construction. Updates in this edition take account of changes to health, safety and environmental legislation, numerous new British Standards and industry guidance. The UK Specification for Ground Investigation is essential for all ground practitioners involved in ground investigation, including geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, environmental scientists, instrumentation and monitoring specialists, hydrogeologists and geophysicists, as well as specialists in other disciplines involved in specific investigations.

• Autore: Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS)
• Editore: Emerald Publishing Limited
• Anno: 2022
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 328 p.
• Dimensioni: 297 x 210 mm
• EAN: 9780727765239

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