Category Archives: Settlement

SETTLEMENT OF ALLUVIAL CLAY AND PEAT

In late 2017 we had the pleasure of working with a new client on the assessment of the likely settlement beneath the roads, drives and driveways at a proposed housing development site in Yorkshire.  The ground comprised soft alluvial clays and peats, and some land-raising was required.  Movements were estimated based on available information supported by published data and correlations.  Due to the magnitude of movements, a range of treatment options were suggested and the design of the development is presently being advanced.

If you think we could assist you with similar issues you may be having on a site then please contact Dr Andy Goodwin on 01246 807808.

 

SETTLEMENT OF OPENCAST BACKFILL

Over recent months we have been working with a developer on the assessment of the likely settlement of backfill placed during previous coal extraction works on a site in Derbyshire.  The assessment resulted in movement predictions across the site both if the ground was not treated and if the ground was treated using vibro methods.  The work showed that vibro techniques offered a potential cost-effective treatment solution and work is now progressing to develop the treatment design.

If you think we could assist you with similar issues you may be having on a site then please contact Dr Andy Goodwin on 01246 807808.

 

OPENCAST BACKFILL SETTLEMENT ASSESSMENT

We have recently been commissioned to assess the long term movements that are likely to affect housing to be built over old backfilled opencast workings at a site in Derbyshire.  The aim is to identify whether movements are likely to be tolerable for shallow foundations to be adopted rather than using a more costly piled solution.  The work is being undertaken as a sub-Consultant in association with the ground investigation contractor and the structural engineer for the site.

The project demonstrates the benefits and added services that a GI contractor can offer with the support of geotechnical specialists.  If you think we could assist you in this respect, as we already do for a number of GI contractors, then please contact Dr Andy Goodwin on 01246 807808.

 

NEW LOGO UNITES TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY!

We have just developed a new logo which incorporates both our training and consultancy arms in a consolidated form.  We hope you like it!

Rest assured that the websites for each part of the business will continue as they are so you can still follow whichever part you are interested in, or both.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you want further information on either.

COAL EXTRACTION EARTHWORKS REVIEW

Based on our extensive experience in earthworks, we have recently completed a review of a draft earthworks specification for a confidential client.  It involved looking at the planned site usage and the extent of the planned works to ensure the draft specification delivered an appropriate level of compaction without being too onerous or costly.

If you need any support on your earthworks projects then feel free to call our Dr Andy Goodwin to discuss how we could assist and add value.