Where earthworks are required to provide a level construction platform for
portal frame warehouse structures it is suggested they can be founded in fill.
The use of end product and performance specifications for fill and a change in
philosophy for the serviceability of structures will make this approach
acceptable.
History
School
Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Citation
FROST, M.W. ... et al, 2001. The support of structures using compacted earthworks materials. IN: Page, C. ... et al (eds.). [Proceedings of the] 7th International Conference on Inspection, Appraisal, Repairs & Maintenance of Buildings & Structures, Nottingham Trent University, 11-13 September 2001