The prediction and back analysis of excavation behaviour in Oxford Clay

The work described in this thesis involved the prediction and back-analysis of ground movements and pore water pressures around a temporary excavation, lOm deep, 105m long and 35m wide (50m long and lOm wide at its base) in the heavily overconsolidated Oxford Clay. An experimental programme was carr...

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Main Author: Pierpoint, Nicholas David
Published: University of Sheffield 1996
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.242376