ABSTRACT

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. This book will offer advice on how to chose the correct procedure.

chapter 1|40 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|20 pages

Traditional methods of support

chapter 3|23 pages

Conventional piles in underpinning

chapter 4|73 pages

'Pali radice' structures

chapter 5|41 pages

The Pynford underpinning method

chapter 6|22 pages

The Bullivant systems

chapter 7|22 pages

Ground freezing

chapter 8|34 pages

Underpinning by chemical grouting

chapter 9|16 pages

Lateral shores and strutting

chapter 10|48 pages

Soil anchorages

chapter 11|55 pages

In-situ earth reinforcing by soil nailing