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Design and construction of deep basements including cut-and-cover structures

Year 2004

Abstract Looks at design considerations, aspects of ground movement, controlling groundwater, retaining walls, foundations, gas, site investigation, excavation, protective measures, safety considerations and legal and contractual issues.

ISBN 9780901297327

Subject(s) Building types
Types of Spaces within buildings
Basements

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risk assessment ; external walls ; means of escape ; research and development ; reinforced concrete ; retaining walls ; contract documents ; site investigation ; concrete structures ; retaining wall ; design team ; electrical equipment ; design and construction ; bre digest ; steel construction ; building act ; structural engineers ; water supply ; structural engineer ; site investigations ; steel reinforcement ; risk assessments ; bored piles ; vapour barrier ; construction materials ; retaining structures ; design guide ; movement joints ; ground anchors ; sheet piles ; safety plan ; sheet piling ; drainage system ; power supply ; doors and windows ; consulting engineers ; structural engineering ; party wall ; temporary support ; lifting equipment ; steel sheet piling ; latent defects ; retaining structure ; ground improvement ; build contractor ; build contracts ; floor slabs ; wall surface ; conference centre ; suspended floor ; noise control ; roof slab ; sheet pile ; concrete wall ; structural sections ; crib wall ; gabion walls

Publisher Institution of Structural Engineers

Publisher History The Institution of Structural Engineers publishes authoritative books and technical reports that provide essential, accurate information for structural engineers.

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