The observational method in civil engineering : minimising risk, maximising value / Alan Powderham, Anthony O'Brien.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Powderham, Alan J., author.

O'Brien, Anthony, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civil engineering--Case studies.

Civil engineering.

Construction industry--Management--Case studies.

Construction industry.

Observation (Scientific method)--Case studies.

Observation (Scientific method).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxix, 346 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, Florida ; London ; New York : CRC Press, 2020.

Summary:

The Observational Method (OM) is a natural and powerful technique that maximises economy while assuring safety. Its key features are highlighted in The Observational Method in Civil Engineering through twelve case histories from major infrastructure projects. They cover protection of adjacent structures including buildings and railway systems, bored and jacked tunnels, shafts and cofferdams, retaining walls, embankments, deep foundations, ground improvement and groundwater control. They illustrate how the OM can achieve more effective collaboration between the client and the design and construction teams, as well as how it can enhance the industry's ability to learn from experience, thus improving future practice and stimulating innovation. Despite these advantages, the OM is significantly underused. The book demonstrates how the full potential of the OM can overcome a wide range of concerns and constraints. Other chapters address the advantages and limitations of the OM, the key role of progressive modification, the art of achieving agreement and the commercial and contractual environment. The book will appeal to a range of construction professionals, including civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, contractors and owners. It will also be of interest to students and researchers.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Foreword

Authors

Glossary

Abbreviations

Notation

Introduction

1. The Art of Achieving Agreement

1.1 Key Factors

1.2 The Power of Progressive Modification

1.3 Summaries of Featured Case Histories

1.3.1 The Channel Tunnel (1988-1991)

1.3.2 The Mansion House (1989-1991)

1.3.4 Heathrow Express Cofferdam (1994-1995)

1.3.5 Heathrow Airport Multi-Storey Car Park (1995-1996)

1.3.6 Boston Central Artery (1991-2001) 1.3.7 Irlam Railway Bridge Embankment (1997-1999)

1.3.8 Heathrow Airport Airside Road Tunnel (ART) (2001-2003)

1.3.9 Wembley Stadium Arch (2004-2005)

1.3.10 Crossrail Blomfield Box (2012-2014)

1.3.11 Crossrail Moorgate Shaft (2014-2015)

1.3.12 Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Tunnels (2005-2006)

References

2. Channel Tunnel Cut and Cover Works (1988-1990)

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Key Aspects of Design and Construction

2.2.1 Overview

2.2.2 Geology

2.2.3 Design Uncertainties

2.3 Achieving Agreement to Use the OM

2.3.1 Creating Opportunity

2.3.2 Finding the Key 2.4 Implementation of the OM

2.4.1 Development of Progressive Modification

2.4.2 Construction Sequence, Form and Geometry

2.4.3 Design Constraints

2.4.4 Addressing Uncertainty

2.4.5 Instrumentation and Monitoring

2.4.6 Castle Hill East

The OM Stage 1: Initiation

2.4.7 Measured Performance at CHE

2.4.8 Sugarloaf Hill

The OM Phase 2: Development

2.4.9 Castle Hill West

The OM Phase 3: Conclusion

2.4.10 Landslip Loading

2.5 Connection with the NATM Tunnels

2.5.1 Interface Coordination

2.5.2 The OM and 'Most Probable' Conditions

2.6 Conclusions 3.4.5 Development of Progressive Modification

3.4.6 Critical Observations, Trigger Levels and Contingencies

3.5 Results

3.5.1 Overview

3.5.2 Detailed Assessment

3.5.3 The Benefit of Hindsight

3.6 Conclusions

4. Limehouse Link (1991-1993)

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Key Aspects of Design and Construction

4.2.1 Overview

4.2.2 Geology

4.2.3 Original Design

4.2.4 Value Engineering

4.3 Achieving Agreement to Use the OM

4.3.1 Overcoming Traditional Barriers

4.3.2 The Key to Consensus

4.4 Implementation of the OM.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on: online resource; title from PDF information screen (Taylor & Francis Group, viewed January 26, 2023).

ISBN:

0-429-34424-4

1-000-16485-3

1-000-16479-9

9780429344244

OCLC:

1152424557