An investigation to the site is carried out as one of the first steps into designing the building. It is mainly gathering of all the information on ground conditions that might be relevant to design and construction on a particular site.

... CONTENTS PAGE Page The aims of site investigation 1 Desk study 1 Site reconnaissance 2 Sub soil investigation 3 Summary 5 Bibliography 6 SITE INVESTIGATION The aims of site investigation An investigation to the site is carried out as one of the first steps into designing the building. It is mainly gathering of all the information on ground conditions that might be relevant to design and construction on a particular site. A desk study is the first stage of investigation. This involves checking existing records, such as geological maps of the site. The desk study will indicate the probable ground and groundwater conditions and the problems they might pose. Direct investigations are carried out: l To check the information from the desk study l To obtain any additional information required to ensure safe and economic construction. Direct investigations are never routine. On each site, the process is tailored to the specific project and the specific ground conditions. Then a site reconnaissance would be required, this would

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