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The failure of foundations leads to distortion of building
superstructure and loss of structural integrity. If allowed to
continue unchecked, the building may become unusable and may need
to be demolished. The most successful and cost-effective solution
is usually to underpin the structure to restore full or partial
serviceability. Planning an underpinning scheme requires careful
investigation of ground conditions and structural defects in order
to determine the precise cause of movement. With the modern trend
towards deep excavations (particularly in urban areas) there is now
commonly a requirement for the design and installation of a
retention system to complement the underpinning scheme. This new
book provides a comprehensive insight into underpinning and
retention, starting with simple methods of excavation and
underpinning, and then discussing the various underpinning methods
that specialist firms have developed to provide support to a wide
range of civil engineering structures. The inclusion of a number of
case studies provides an insight into typical difficulties
encountered and the safe and practical solutions which have been
employed.
The failure of foundations leads to distortion of building
superstructures and a loss of structural integrity. If allowed to
continue unchecked, this process will lead ultimately to
non-serviceability and demolition. The chief and most successful
remedial measure is to underpin the structure and restore full or
partial structural integrity. Various underpinning methods exist,
and choosing a particular method or selection of methods is the job
of the engineer. Consistent with the underpinning procedure is the
need to retain the affected structure plus the surrounding ground
and/or buildings.
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