Advances in Site Investigation Practice

Advances in Site Investigation Practice

Author: Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain)

Publisher: Thomas Telford

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 966

ISBN-13: 9780727725134

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These proceedings of the international conference on advances in site investigation practice held in 1995 provide vital information for all professionals involved in the planning, execution, interpretation and applications of site investigations. It draws together the research and experience of many of the most eminent professional engineers and academics, presenting a substantial body of knowledge.


Site Preparation for the New Hong Kong International Airport

Site Preparation for the New Hong Kong International Airport

Author: Graham W. Plant

Publisher: Thomas Telford

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 606

ISBN-13: 9780727726964

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Edited and written by the engineers intimately involved in the project, this text presents both theory and practice in site reclamation and provides valuable lessons in site investigation geotechnical instrumentation and more.


Ice Conditions of Contract Ground Investigation Version

Ice Conditions of Contract Ground Investigation Version

Author: Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain)

Publisher: Thomas Telford

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9780727732262

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- Acknowledgements - Contents of ICE Condition of Contract - Index to ICE Conditions of Contract - ICE Conditions of Contract Ground Investigation - Definitions and interpretation - Engineer and Engineer's representative - Assignment and sub-contrating - Contract documents - General obligations - Materials and workmanship - Commencement time and delays - Liquidated damages for delay - Certificate of substantial completion - Outstanding work and effects - Alterations, additions and omissions - Procedure for additional payment - Property in materials and contractor's equipment - Measurement - Provisional and prime cost sums and nominated sub-contrats - Certificates and payment - Remedies and powers - Avoidance and settlement of disputes - Application to Scotland and Northern Ireland - Notices - Tax matters - The construction (Design and Management) regulations 1994 - Special conditions - Form of tender - Appendix to form of tender - Form of agreement - ICE form of default bond - Contract price fluctuations


Management of Contaminated Site Problems

Management of Contaminated Site Problems

Author: Kofi Asante-Duah

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1995-12-05

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9781566700795

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For all aspects of managing contaminated sites - from diagnosis and site characterization to the development and implementation of site restoration programs - Management of Contaminated Site Problems provides you with all the tools and techniques you need. This excellent new resource on understanding and managing environmental contamination problems in general, and contaminated sites in particular, represents a collection and synthesis of modern issues. It defines common procedures used in the planning, development, and evaluation of corrective measures for potentially contaminated sites and facilities. It also includes example analyses and workplans for evaluating and implementing corrective measures.


Tunnelling Contracts and Site Investigation

Tunnelling Contracts and Site Investigation

Author: Dr P.B. Attewell

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1995-08-31

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 0419191402

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A wide ranging and up-to-date review of experience of tunnelling contracts, particularly those for sewerage and drainage tunnels. The review is based on the 6th edition of the ICE Conditions of Contract, but it takes note of new forms of contract which are leading towards less adversarial contractual relations.^