Ground movements (ARCHIVED)
Presented in summary form, this information paper outlines legislation and useful publications relating to ground movements.
Causes dealt with include:
Underground mining
Opencast mining
Opencast mining backfilled areas
Solution mining
Natural underground cavities
Landsliding
Seismic forces
Drainage and flooding
Vegetation and peat
Heave, shrinkage, and sulphate attack
Excavation for tunnels, trenches, and pipes blasting.
The paper is intended to provide information for members in precis form; it should not be assumed to be exhaustive nor a substitute for more detailed sources of information.
This information paper is out of date and is held on isurv for information purposes only.