Abstract

Summary The paper discusses the ground engineering problems encountered during the construction of a main industrial access road to service a large riparian development on Medway estuarine alluvial deposits. Consideration of the various alternatives to speed consolidation under the road embankment indicated that the vertical band drain system was likely to be the most effective. A planned 12-week contract was completed in 9 weeks at a total saving of 6%.

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