Book Description

Part 1 provides a general introduction, describes the causes of settlement of fill and gives guidance on the likely magnitude of settlement in different situations. A simple classification of fill materials is based on estimated fill movements. (8 pages)

Part 2 describes approaches to site investigation, techniques for improving the load-carrying characteristics of non-engineered fills, and aspects of foundation design for fills. (12 pages)

Part 3 deals with the specification and control of placement of engineered fills. (8 pages)

The three parts give guidance only of a general nature and it must be recognised that the services of civil, structural and geotechnical engineers will usually be needed. More detailed information concerning building on fill is given in Building on fill: geotechnical aspects (BR424).