Lateral support in surface excavations : Code of Practice 1989

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