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Problems associated with the ground conditions can lead to cost over-runs, longer construction periods and possibly expensive litigation. It is essential, therefore, to find out as much as possible about the site and its ground conditions with a thorough site investigation.
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© 1995 G. E. Barnes
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Barnes, G.E. (1995). Site Investigation. In: Soil Mechanics. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13258-4_14
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