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The Rock Manual. The use of rock in hydraulic engineering (2nd edition). Author: CIRIA, CUR, CETMEF. June 2007. Description: In 1991, CIRIA/CUR produced the Manual on the use of rock in coastal and shoreline engineering, commonly referred to as “The Rock Manual” (CIRIA, 1991). CUR/RWS updated the book in 1995 to include the use of rock in dams, fluvial engineering and construction (CUR, 1995). Two French reference books were produced in the late 1980s: Le dimensionnement des digues à talus (EDF R&D, 1987) and Les Enrochements (LCPC/CETMEF, 1989). Since publication of these earlier reference texts significant research has been done to improve understanding of rock behaviour and to determine improved practices for hydraulic engineering. Consequently, this manual has been developed to bring the earlier publications up to date and has been given a broader scope that increases the focus on environmental and sustainability concerns. Contents: Ministerial foreword, Summary, Acknowledgements, Glossary, Abbreviations, Notation, Commonly used indices, 1 Introduction, 1.1 Use of rock 3, 1.2 Background to the manual, 1.3 Structure of the manual, 1.4 Target readership and experience, 1.5 Scope, 1.6 References, 2 Planning and designing rock works, 2.1 Introduction, 2.2 Defining project requirements, 2.3 Technical considerations, 2.4 Cost considerations, 2.5 Environmental considerations, 2.6 Social considerations, 2.7 References, 3 Materials, 3.1 Introduction, 3.2 Quarried rock – overview of properties and functions, 3.3 Quarried rock – intrinsic properties, 3.4 Quarried rock – production-induced properties, 3.5 Quarried rock – construction-induced properties, 3.6 Rock quality, durability and service-life prediction, 3.7 Preparing the armourstone specification, 3.8 Testing and measuring, 3.9 Quarry operations, 3.10 Quality control of armourstone, 3.11 Armourstone costs, 3.12 Concrete armour units, 3.13 Recycled and secondary materials, 3.14 Gabions, 3.15 Grouted stone materials, 3.16 Geotextiles and geosystems, 3.17 References, 4 Physical site conditions and data collection, 4.1 Bathymetry, 4.2 Hydraulic boundary conditions and data collection – marine and coastal waters, 4.3 Hydraulic boundary conditions and data collection – inland waters, 4.4 Geotechnical investigations and data collection, 4.5 Ice conditions, 4.6 References, 5 Physical processes and design tools, 5.1 Hydraulic performance, 5.2 Structural response to hydraulic loading, 5.3 Modelling of hydraulic interactions and structural response, 5.4 Geotechnical design, 5.5 References, 6 Design of marine structures, 6.1 Rubble mound breakwaters, 6.2 Rock protection to port structures, 6.3 Shoreline protection and beach control structures, 6.4 Rockfill in offshore engineering, 6.5 References, 7 Design of closure works, 7.1 Introduction, 7.2 Estuary closures, 7.3 River closures, 7.4 Reservoir dams, 7.5 Barriers, sills, weirs, barrages and diversion dams, 7.6 Modelling in relation to flow pattern, scour and bed protection, 7.7 References, 8 Design of river and canal structures, 8.1 Introduction, 8.2 River training works, 8.3 Navigation and water conveyance canals, 8.4 Rock works in small rivers, 8.5 Special structures, 8.6 Use of special materials, 8.7 References, 9 Construction, 9.1 Project preparation, 9.2 Site preparation, 9.3 Equipment, 9.4 Transport, 9.5 Construction risk and safety, 9.6 Ground and soil issues, 9.7 Work methods, 9.8 Quality control, 9.9 Survey and measurement techniques, 9.10 References, 10 Monitoring, inspection, maintenance and repair, 10.1 Conceptual management approaches, 10.2 Developing a management strategy, 10.3 Monitoring, 10.4 Evaluation of structure condition and performance, 10.5 Maintenance, repair and rehabilitation, 10.6 References, Appendix A1 Model construction specification, Appendix A2 Risk assessment for the handling of armourstone at quarries or on site, Index of key topics. Pages: 1304 . ISBN: 978-0-86017-683-1 . $540.00 Some minor errors in the text have been identified. Corrections of these can be found in an errata note on http://www.ciria.org/rock/errata
Reuse of foundations. Chapman, T; Anderson S; Windle J. 2007. Description: This report sets out the background and provides guidance on the key issues for foundation reuse. It is aimed at developers, funders and technical professionals who are interested in an overview of the principal issues relating to reuse of existing foundations for new structures. The content addresses the practical and technical problems of reusing foundations and suggests strategies for reducing risks. Contents: Introduction; 1.1 Key issues; 1.2 Historical content; 1.3 Foundation options for new developments; 1.4 Drivers for change; 2 Requirements; 2.1 Reliability and safety; 2.2 Building performance; 2.3 Durability; 3 How can foundations be reused?; 3.1 Foundation information; 3.2 Compatibility; 3.3 Foundation capacity; 3.4 Design codes and regulatory approval; 3.5 Identification of risk; 3.6 Cost; 3.7 Programme; 3.8 Risk and liability; 3.9 Addressing builder users’ concerns; latents defect insurance; 4 Technical considerations for reuse of old foundations; 4.1 Desk study; 4.2 Assessing current conditions; 4.3 Monitoring to verify performance; 4.4 Field investigations; 4.5 Foundation performance; 4.6 Assigning a new design/working capacity; 5 Allowing new foundations to be reused in the future; 5.1 Information to be saved; 5.2 Smart foundations; 5.3 Design of a foundation platform to support successive buildings; 6 Questions a developer should ask his team when contemplating foundation reuse; 6.1 For reuse of old foundations; 6.2 For new foundations to be reused in the future; 7 References; 7.1 References cited from text; 7.2 Other useful foundation reuse references; Appendix 1: Case histories; Case history 1 Thames Court; Case history 2 Empress State Building, Earls Court, London; Case history 3 Juxon House, St Paul’s Churchyard, London; Case history 4 Reconstruction of Network Rail Bridge 2/11 – 2/12 adjacent to Clapham Junction. ISBN: 978-0-86017-653-4. 60 pp. $135.00
Masonry arch bridges: condition appraisal and remedial treatment. McKibbins, L; Melbourne, C et al. August 2006. Description: Masonry arch bridges have proved to be reliable, enduring structures and remain a vital part of the road, rail and waterway infrastructure in the UK and other countries; but they are facing a number of challenges associated with their extended period in service and the changing requirements of modern transport systems. In order to ensure the continued efficient use of these assets in the future it is necessary to manage and maintain them carefully, with due regard to, and an adequate understanding of, their special characteristics and needs. In a number of important ways these are distinct from those of more modern structures and the effective stewardship of masonry arch bridges requires some specialist knowledge and a particular approach. This report provides information and guidance which will assist those responsible for this task in achieving their aims. Contents: Summary, Acknowledgements, Contents, List of figures, List of tables, List of boxes, Glossary, List of Acronyms and Abbreviations, 1 Introduction and background, 1.1 Background, 1.2 Purpose and scope of work, 1.3 Application, 1.4 Issues of special importance for masonry arch bridges, 1.5 How to use this report, 2 Bridge construction and performance, 2.1 History of masonry arch bridges, 2.2 Structural elements, 2.3 Construction materials, 2.4 Structural behaviour, 2.5 Loss of bridge performance, 3 Bridge management and condition appraisal, 3.1 The need for masonry arch bridge management, 3.2 Consequences of loss of performance, 3.3 General principles of asset management, 3.4 Managing bridge maintenance, 3.5 Environmental management, 3.6 Sources of bridge information, 3.7 Bridge inspection, 3.8 Bridge investigation and monitoring, 3.9 Interpreting inspection and investigation results, 3.10 Structural assessment, 4 Selecting and carrying out bridge works, 4.1 Health and safety considerations, 4.2 Environmental considerations, 4.3 Preventative, remedial and strengthening measures, 4.4 New masonry arch bridges, 5 Summary and recommendations, 5.1 Recommendations for Good Practice, 5.2 Areas Requiring Further Research and Future Needs, References, Appendix A Case Studies, A.1 Saddling and repair of Elsage Farm bridge, A.2 Cross-country Route Bridge Strengthening Works, A.3 Rockshaw Road Overbridge - Pier Repair of a Three Span Masonry Arch, A.4 Ecological Issues when Working on a bridge in Wales, A.5 Sympathetic repair of Brynich Aqueduct, A.6 Refurbishment of Berwyn Viaduct, A.7 Strengthening and Refurbishment of Hungerford Canal Bridge, A.8 Assessment of Llanharan Bridge using Discrete Element Analysis, A.9 Strengthening of Gumley Road Bridge using Retrofitted Reinforcement, A.10 Repairs to Caergwrle Packhorse Bridge, A.11 Reconstruction of Brick Arch Bridges on the Chesterfield Canal, A.12 Egglestone Abbey Bridge Strengthening and Repairs, Appendix B Bridge condition assessment guidelines, Appendix C Bridge assessment methods, C.1 Assessment Methods, C.2 Verification of Solid Mechanics Methods, C.3 Simulation of Masonry, Appendix D Specialist and monitoring techniques, Appendix E Health, safety and environmental legislation, Appendix F Repair and strengthening techniques, F.1 Arch Distortion Remedial Works, F.2 Arch Grouting, F.3 Backfill Replacement or Reinforcement, F.4 Concrete Saddle, F.5 Parapet upgrading, F.6 Patch Repair of masonry, F.7 Prefabricated Liners, F.8 Relieving Slabs, F.9 Retro-Reinforcement, F.10 Spandrel Tie Bars / Patress Plates, F.11 Sprayed Concrete lining, F.12 Spandrel Wall Strengthening (‘Stratford Method’), F.13 Thickening Surfacing, F.14 Through-Ring Stitching, F.15 Underpinning, F.16 Waterproofing & Drainage Improvements. Pages: 342. ISBN: 978-0-86017-656-5 . $240.00
Wildlife fencing design guide.
Pepper H W, Holland M, Trout R. June 2006. Description: A wildlife fence is
a barrier that prevents or guides the movement of animals from one area to
another. This guide covers all types of fencing that may be used to control
wildlife in farming, forestry, landscape management and along linear
corridors, in particular along roadsides, but also others, such as, railways
and canals. It provides theoretical guidance for designers and planners and
practical guidance to managers and fence constructors and, in particular,
for those who are involved in fencing roadsides. The need for wildlife
fencing is explained together with the factors that should be considered
when deciding whether fencing is necessary. General advice is given on the
appropriate standard of fencing as well as the detailed fence type required
to provide an effective barrier against the different wildlife species.
Specific advice is given in relation to wildlife fencing along different
types of road and, in particular, the implications for wildlife fencing
alignment, design and maintenance. Comment is also provided on the
retrospective fitting of wildlife fences onto existing boundary fences.
Contents:
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6, 2 GLOSSARY x , 3 INTRODUCTION 4 ROADSIDE FENCING 4.1
Responsibilities for roadside fencing, 4.2 Fencing for new roads, 4.3
Motorway boundary fencing, 4.4 Trunk and county highways boundary fencing,
4.5 Wildlife fencing on existing roads, 4.6 Environmental assessment for
roadside fencing, 5 DEVELOPING A WILDLIFE FENCING STRATEGY, 5.1 Detailed
design considerations, 5.2 Wildlife fencing design process: planning and
implementing steps, 6 FENCING FUNDAMENTALS, 6.1 Support structures, 6.2
Barrier cladding material,7 FENCE CONSTRUCTION, 7.1 End post assembly – post
and wire fences, 7.2 Contour/turning posts, 7.3 Intermediate posts, 7.4 Line
wires, 7.5 Barrier cladding material – post and rail and post and wire
fences, 7.6 Gates and stiles, 7.7 Badger gate, 7.8 Water gates, grills and
pipes, 8 FENCE SPECIFICATIONS, 8.1 Deer, 8.2 Rabbit, 8.3 Wild boar, 8.4
Badger, 8.5 Otter, 8.6 Amphibian and reptiles, 8.7 Birds – optional extras
for, 8.8 Foxes, 8.9 Electric fences, 9 BARRIER EFFICACY, 9.1 Fence life, 9.2
Combining fence specifications, 9.3 The fence line, 9.4 Interface between
fencing and other on-site structures, 10 MATERIALS, 10.1 Posts, 10.2
Woodwork, 10.3 Droppers, 10.4 Plain steel wire, 10.5 Barbed wire, 10.6 “Polywire”,
10.7 Mesh netting, 10.8 Woven wire mesh netting, 10.9 Welded wire mesh
netting, 10.10 Hexagonal wire mesh netting, 10.11 Synthetic mesh netting,
10.12 High visibility plastic mesh netting, 10.13 Supporting line wires,
10.14 Fence fittings and fixtures, 10.15 Electric fence insulators, switches
and earth rod, 11 FENCE INSTALLATION, 11.1 Pre-construction work, 11.2 Fence
construction sequence of operations – Post and wire support structures, 11.3
Fence construction along roadsides – Post and rail support structures, 12
SAFETY, 13 MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING, 13.1 Fence maintenance, 13.2 Fence
monitoring, 14 SOURCES OF INFORMATION. 60pp, ISBN: 0-86017-646-0. $160
Designing for exceedance in urban drainage - good practice. Author: C Digman, D Balmforth, R Kellagher, B Butler. May 2006. Description: This guidance aims to provide best practice advice for the design and management of urban sewerage and drainage systems to reduce the impacts that arise when flows occur that exceed their capacity. It includes information on the effective design of both underground systems and overland flood conveyance. It also provides advice on risk assessment procedures and planning to reduce the impacts that extreme events may have on people and property within the surrounding area. The broad objective of the guidance is to improve engineers, planners and designers appreciation of the risks associated with urban drainage systems and their understanding of how these risks may be mitigated. It provides guidance so that systems can be designed to safely and sustainably accommodate periods when the design capacity of drainage systems are exceeded during extreme events. The guidance will be relevant to areas drained by piped systems or SUDS. Contents: 1 Introduction to the guidance, 1.1 Aims and objectives of the guidance, 1.2 Limitations of this guidance, 1.3 Structure of the guide, 1.4 Sources of information, 1.5 Associated publications, 1.6 Background to drainage exceedance, PART A OVERVIEW, 2 The process of exceedance and definitions, 3. Stakeholder roles and drainage performance, 3.1 Drainage stakeholders, 3.2 Managing extreme events in existing urban areas, 3.3 The role of the planner and developer in new developments, 3.4 Drainage design and performance standards, 3.5 Key stakeholder lessons, 4. Effective management of exceedance 25, 4.1 Identifying above ground flood pathways 25, 4.2 The capacity of surface pathways, 4.3 Providing surface storage, 4.4 The effect of building layout, 4.5 Impact on downstream systems, 4.6 Post event clean up, PART B. DETAILED DESIGN, 5 Managing stakeholder interaction, 5.1 The planning process, 5.2 Stakeholder responsibilities, 5.2.1 Local authorities, 5.2.2 Sewerage undertakers, 5.2.3 Environmental regulators, 5.3 Stakeholder consultation process, 5.3.1 Initial stakeholder consultation phase, 5.3.2 Stakeholder consultation phase, 5.4 Good practice in stakeholder interaction, 5.4.1 Glasgow East urban flooding, 5.4.2 Yorkshire property flooding solutions, 5.4.3 Flooding of residential area in Birmingham, 5.5 Ownership and legal rights, 5.6 Education – the public as stakeholders, 5.7 Flood warning, 5.8 Stakeholder collaboration, 6 Runoff from natural catchments, 6.1 Introduction, 6.2 Natural drainage processes, 6.3 Rainfall, 6.3.1 Spatial rainfall, 6.3.2 Seasonal rainfall, 6.4 Rural runoff, 6.4.1 Characteristics of rainfall and rural runoff, 6.5 Models for estimating rural runoff, 7 Hydrological processes and the effects of urbanisation, 7.1 Hydrological processes, 7.1.1 Introduction, 7.1.2 Interception, 7.1.3 Depression storage, 7.1.4 Infiltration, 7.1.5 Surface flow, 7.1.6 Evaporation and evapo-transpiration, 7.2 Runoff, 7.3 Stream network and channel morphology, 7.4 Floods in natural catchments , 7.5 The effects of urbanisation, 7.6 Urban runoff behaviour, 7.7 Urbanisation and Flooding, 8 Runoff from urban catchments, 8.1 Urban Runoff models, 8.1.2 The constant (Old UK) runoff model, 8.1.2 The variable (New UK) runoff model, 8.1.3 The fixed percentage runoff model, 8.2 Estimation of the difference between greenfield and development runoff, 9 Interaction between major and minor systems, 9.1 Principles of interaction, 9.1.1 Flooding from manholes and other drainage connections, 9.1.2 Limitation of inlet capacity, 9.1.3 Surface run-off from pervious area, 9.2 Calculating exceedance flow, 9.3 Calculating flows in surface flood pathways, 9.3.1 Surface run-off, 9.3.2 Adding run-off from permeable areas , 9.3.3 Surface conveyance, 9.4 Calculating drainage inlet capacity and exceedance, 9.4.1 Highway gullies, 9.4.2 Roof drains, 9.4.3 Yards and other paved area drainage gullies, 9.4.4 Applying limiting inlet capacity to calculate exceedance flows, 9.5 Inlet capacity of SUDS systems, 10 Developing a risk assessment, 10.1 An introduction to Exceedance Flood Risk Assessment, 10.2 Components of the EFRA, 10.3 Determining the risk value, 10.3.1 EFRA Process, 10.3.2 Selection of the appropriate EFRA level, 10.3.3 Level 1 EFRA – Simple small areas 10.3.4 Level 2 EFRA – Large or complex areas, 10.3.5 Level 3 EFRA – Large and complex areas, 10.4 Assessing the probability, 10.5 Assessing the consequence, 10.5.1 Consequence hierarchy for building types or land use as a result of flooding, 10.5.2 Damage to property, 10.5.3 Damage due to depth, 10.5.4 Damage due to depth and velocity, 10.5.5 Health and Safety, 10.5.6 Loss of facility / business, 10.5.7 Emergency services, 10.5.8 Social implications, 10.6 Calculation of risk, 11 Designing for surface conveyance, 11.1 Principles of design, 11.2 Identifying flood pathways, 11.3 Designing flood channels, 11.3.1 Channel conveyance, 11.3.2 Velocity and depth of flow, 11.3.3 Cross section details, 11.4 Channel transitions, 11.4.1 General principles, 11.4.2 Transition between single channel reaches, 11.4.3 Road junctions, 11.4.4 Inlets, 11.4.5 Outlets, 12 Designing for surface storage, 12.1 Principles of design, 12.2 Storage area design process, 12.2.1 Size, 12.2.2 Health and safety, 12.2.3 Maintenance, 12.2.4 Outfall design, 12.2.5 Diversion control design, 12.3 Types of storage areas, 12.3.1 Storage options hierarchy, 12.3.2 Additional storage in SUDS, 12.3.3 Car parks, 12.3.4 Minor roads, 12.3.5 Playing fields, recreational areas and parkland, 13 Building layout and detail, 13.1 Design principles, 13.2 Building type and layout, 13.2.1 Layout and flood pathways, 13.2.2 Utilising existing features of the site, 13.3 Building detail, 13.3.1 Building in protection measures, 13.3.2 Property elevation / threshold levels, 13.3.3 Selection of the building materials, 13.3.4 Venting, 13.3.5 Entrance details, 13.3.6 Driveways and cartilage, 10.3.7 Siting of services, 13.3.8 Inadvertent modifications to existing flood pathways, 13.3.9 Under building flood paths, 14 Downstream impact assessment, 14.1 Conveyance and storage, 14.1.1 Flood conveyance impacts, 14.1.2 Conveyance with storage, 14.2 Procedure for assessing and mitigating impacts, 14.3 Assessing the impact on downstream systems, 14.4 Mitigating the effects of downstream impacts, 15 Case study 1: Bishopbriggs South, 15.1 Introduction, 15.2 Stakeholder Involvement, 15.3 Calculating exceedance flow, 15.3.1 Collecting data, 15.3.2 Using models to assess system performance, 15.3.3 Verifying against historic flooding, 15.3.4 Upgrading to a Level 3 study, 15.4 Exceedance risk assessment, 15.5 Solution development, 15.6 Impact on downstream systems, 16 Case Study 2: Upton – Northampton, 16.1 introduction, 16.2 Stakeholder Involvement, 16.3 Drainage of Developed Areas, 16.4 Interaction between the minor and major systems, 16.5 Risk Assessment, 16.5.1 Collecting data and building a hydraulic model, 16.5.2 Assessing system performance (1 in 30 year return period – 0.033 annual probability) , 16.5.3 Assessing system performance (1 in 100 year return period – 0.01 annual probability), 16.5.4 Assessment of risk outside school, 16.6 Building layout and detail, 16.6.1 Amending building layout and threshold levels, 16.7 Impact on downstream system, 16.7 Conclusions, Appendix A: Modelling exceedance, A.1 Surface flood pathways, A.2 Surface flooding, A.3 Modelling inlet capacity, A.4 Modelling flood risk, A.5 Further guidance, Appendix B: Exceedance flow at highway gully inlets, Appendix C: Conveyance in surface flood pathways, C.1 Introduction, C.2 Flood pathway channels, Appendix D Assessment approach to determine flood volumes and rates from SUDS, D.1 Assessment approach, D.2 Hydrology, D.3 Pervious pavement performance, Results, Application of results and conclusions, D.4 Swale performance, Contributing area, Gradient of the swale, Length of the swale, Outflow control from the swale, Application of results and conclusions, D.5 Infiltration system performance, Application of results and conclusions, Appendix E Generic guidance on assessing flood volumes and rates from, SUDS, E.1 Assumptions, Inflow, Outflow, Storage, E.2 The principles of the flood estimation method, E.3 Method of application, E.4 Check against modelling results, Pervious pavement, Infiltration trench, Swale, Appendix F Design example of a permeable pavement, G.1 Rational method , G.2 The TRRL method (Young and Prudhoe, 1973), G.3 Flood Studies Report (FSR) – (NERC, 1975), G.4 FSSR 6 – Flood prediction for small catchments, G.5 Poots & Cochrane method, 1979, G.6 The ADAS method (Agricultural Development and Advisory Service, 1980), G.7 The SCS method (Soil Conservation Service, 1985 – 1993), G.8 Institute of Hydrology Report No. 124 (1994), G.9 Flood Estimation Handbook, FEH, (1999), G.10 Statistical procedures for flood estimation, G.11 Rainfall-runoff method for flood estimation, G.12 Advantages and disadvantages of the flood estimation handbook techniques, G.13 FSR and FSSR 5 and 16 percentage runoff estimation, G.14 FEH runoff model – variable percentage runoff, References, British and international standards, UK Legislation and regulations, Legal rulings, Glossary, Abbreviations. 257pp . ISBN: 0-86017-635-5. $200.00
Control of water pollution from linear construction projects. Technical guidance . E Murnane, A Heap, A Swain. May 2006. Description: This guidance addresses the control of water pollution throughout the whole project cycle, from the design of a scheme, through to construction and commissioning. It also highlights issues encountered on upgrades and on-line replacement, and sets out generic best practice and procedures for controlling water pollution from construction sites in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Included are regional legislative and regulatory variations and anyone intending to implement the practices and procedures set out in this guidance should ensure the work complies with these relevant regional variations. This guidance provides best practice advice and is intended to supplement any contractual requirements, consultation with regulators or company procedures rather than replace them. Contents: Summary, Acknowledgements, Scope of the document, Target audience, How to use this document, Relationship to other CIRIA guidance, Contents, List of figures, List of tables, Glossary, Abbreviations, Part A, CHARACTERISTICS OF LINEAR PROJECTS AND UNDERSTANDING WATER POLLUTION1, Introduction, 2, Water environments, Surface water, Groundwater, Water on-site, 3, Water pollution and the law, 3.1, Types and sources of pollution, 3.2, Pollution offences, 3.3, Water Framework Directive, 3.4, Responsibility for and costs of pollution, Part B , PLANNING AND DESIGN, 4, Introduction, 5, Scheme design and land take, 5.1, Route selection, 5.2, Design, 5.3, Land take, 6, Stakeholder consultation, 7, Planning and consent applications, 7.1, Introduction, 7.2, Enabling and non-planning legislation, 7.3, Permitted development, 7.4, Planning permission 7.5, Environmental impact assessment 8, Site investigations & monitoring, 8.1, Introduction, 8.2, Baseline monitoring, 8.3, Site investigation data used to manage pollution risk, 8.4, Pollution caused by site investigations, 9, Programming and seasonal influences, 10, Contracts, 10.1, Type of contract, 10.2, Tender and contract specification, 10.3, Liability, Part C, CONSTRUCTION, 11, Introduction, 12, Site planning, 12.1, Introduction, 12.2, Environmental management plans, 12.3, Risk assessment and control, 12.4, Consultation with regulators and other organisations, 12.5, Programming and seasonal pollution control issues, 12.6, Roles and responsibilities, 12.7, Emergency procedures, 13, Licences and consents, 13.1, Discharging to sewer, 13.2, Discharging to surface water or groundwater, 13.3, Abstracting and dewatering, 13.4, Works in or near water, 13.5, Works in tidal waters, 14, Monitoring, 14.1, Legal requirements, 14.2, Benefits of monitoring, 14.3, What to monitor, 14.4, When to monitor, 14.5, How to monitor, 14.6, Records, 15, Emergency and contingency planning, 15.1, Risk assessment, 15.2, Emergency plans and procedures, 15.3, Training and testing, 15.4, Equipment, 15.5, Corrective action, 16, Site set-up, 16.1, Introduction, 16.2, Site drainage and water features, 16.3, Water supply, 16.4, Water use, 16.5, Waste water disposal, 16.6, Storage and use of materials, 16.7, Waste management, 16.8, Fuel and oil, 16.9, Site security, 17, Adjacent land and water use, 17.1, Protecting adjacent land and water uses, 17.2, Protecting the site from adjacent activities, 17.3, Additional landtake, 18, Runoff & sediment control, 18.1, Introduction, 18.2, Preparing an erosion and sediment control plan, 18.3, Estimating runoff, 18.4, Flooding, 18.5, Estimating sediment generation, 18.6, Erosion and sediment control measures, 18.7, Protecting existing and pre-construction drainage, 18.8, SUDS (sustainable drainage systems), 19, Water treatment methods and disposal, 19.1, Introduction, 19.2, Sediment, 19.3, Concrete and cementitious material, 19.4, Fuel and oil, 19.5, Metals, 19.6, Ammonia and oxygen levels, 19.7, Sewage, 19.8, Disposal options and temporary outfalls, 20, Works in or near water, 20.1, Planning the works and legal requirements, 20.2, Pollution controls, 20.3, Access and haul routes across water, 20.4, Trenchless construction, 20.5, Open excavations and diversions, 20.6, Overpumping, 20.7, Bank works, 20.8, Works near watercourses, 20.9, Works in the floodplain, 20.10, Works over water, 21, Excavations and dewatering, 21.1, Legal requirements, 21.2, External dewatering (groundwater), 21.3, Internal dewatering (excavations), 22, Concrete and grouting activities, 22.1, Legal requirements, 22.2, Alternative methods, 22.3, On-site batching, 22.4, Transport and placement, 22.5, Tunnelling, thrust boring and pipejacking, 23, Contaminated land, 23.1, Introduction, 23.2, Investigation and assessment, 23.3, Development of specific mitigation, 23.4, Managing unexpected contamination, Ecology, Legal protection, Construction impacts, Vegetation clearance and landscaping, APPENDICES, Appendix A, EIA Legislation in relation to linear projects, Appendix B, Calculating Site Runoff Rates, Appendix C, Guidance on the optimal timing for carrying out ecological surveys and mitigation, Appendix D, Internationally, nationally and locally designated sites. 234pp. ISBN: 0-86017-648-7. $180.00
Control of water pollution from linear construction projects. Site guide. E Murnane et al. May 2006. Description: Efforts are being made at all levels within the construction industry to improve environmental performance. All personnel involved in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure developments should be aware of their environmental obligations and the benefits that best practice will bring to a construction project. This guide provides good practice advice in identifying appropriate methods of protecting the water environment and for carrying out most activities you will encounter on-site. This guide accompanies C648 – Control of water pollution from linear construction projects. Technical guidance aimed at clients, designers, regulators, environmental consultants, construction managers and site environmental managers in both the design and construction phases of a project. It provides good practice advice and is intended to supplement any contractual requirements, consultation with regulators or company procedures rather than replace them. Contents: Acknowledgements, Glossary, Abbreviations, How to use this guide 1, Site planning and programming, 2 Licences and consents, 3 Monitoring, 4 Emergency and contingency planning, 5 Site set-up, 6 Adjacent land and water use, 7 Runoff and sediment control, 8 Water treatment methods and disposal, 9 Works in or near water, 10 Excavations and dewatering, 11Concrete and grouting activities, 12 Contaminated land, 13 Ecology. Pages: 60 pp. ISBN: 0-86017-649-5. $80.00
Cost standards for dredging equipment 2005. Bray, R N. February 2006. Description: This publication is for use by all stakeholders in dredging projects - which include consultants, existing and potential clients, project financiers, insurers and dredging contractors. The publication offers a standard method to establish the capital and related costs of various types of dredging plant and equipment commonly in use. It is divided into three sections: Section 1: Introduction. Section 2: Description of the most common dredgers and dredging equipment used. Section 3: A summary of the principles of cost standards. Section 4: Cost standard tables. Contents: 1 Introduction 6, 1.1 Background 6, 1.2 The philosophy behind the cost standards 7, 1.3 Layout of the cost standards 7, 2 Dredging equipment 8, 2.1 Trailing suction hopper dredgers 8, 2.2 Cutter suction dredgers 9, 2.3 Other suction dredgers 11, 2.4 Booster stations 12, 2.5 Backhoe grab and bucket dredgers 13, 2.6 Barges and dumping vessels 15, 2.7 Jack-up pontoons 17, 2.8 Auxiliary equipment 17, 2.9 Pipelines 19, 3 Principles of cost standards 21, 3.1 Basic principles of the cost standards 21, 3.2 Standard value (¤) 22, 3.3 Indexation 22, 3.4 Service life N (years) 22, 3.5 Utilisation period (weeks/years) 22, 3.6 Depreciation and interest D+i (% of V) 23, 3.7 Maintenance and repair costs M+R (% of V) 23, 3.7.1 General 23, 3.7.2 Fixed and variable costs 24, 3.7.3 In-and-out surveys 25, 3.8 Working outside Europe 25, 3.9 Use of the tables 26, 3.10 Use of the equations 26, 4 Cost standard tables 27, Group 1 Trailing suction hopper dredgers 27, Group 2 Cutter suction dredgers 29, Group 3 Other suction dredgers 32, Group 4 Booster stations 34, Group 5 Backhoe, grab and bucket dredgers 35, Group 6 Dumping vessels and barges 39, Group 7 Jack-up pontoons 44, Group 8 Auxiliary equipment 45, Group 9 Pipelines 51, Appendices 57, A1 Notes and definitions 57, A1.1 Weight W (tonnes) 57, A1.1.1 Ship's construction weight 57, A1.1.2 Added weight 57, A1.1.3 Excluded weights 57, A1.1.4 Breakdown of weights 58, A1.1.5 Lightweight and deadweight table 58, A1.2 Class 58, A1.3 SI units 60, A1.4 Annuity 61, A1.5 Terminology 61, A2 Example computation 62. 62 pp. ISBN: 0-86017-655-X. $100.00
Tower crane stability. Skinner H; Watson, T; Dunkley B; Blackmore P. March 2006. Description: Tower cranes are a vital element in the construction process. There are around 1500 cranes in the UK and at any time around 1000 are in use. Tower cranes are often in use on construction sites in urban areas and, although rare in the UK, any collapse of the crane is likely to result in injury to members of the public outside the boundaries of the site as well as personnel working inside the site. Collapse of tower cranes also presents a risk to adjacent railways and roads. This guidance aims to bring together important practical and design issues that impact on health and safety and to present a current understanding of best practice based on the experience of a wide cross-section of the industry. The document is intended to promote the safe design of foundations for, and use of, tower cranes through an improved understanding of temporary works design and health and safety issues. Contents: Summary iii, Acknowledgements iv, Glossary xii, 1 Introduction 1, 1.1 Causes of failure 1, 1.1.1 Hazards 1, Erection, climbing or dismantling 2, Overload 2, High wind loads 2, Structural failure 2, Load failures or impact 3, Proximity hazards 3, Overhead power lines 5, 1.2 Regulations and standards 4, 1.3 Health and safety regulations 4, 1.4 Tower crane types and features 5, 1.4.1 Common types of crane (issues for safety and selection) 6, 1.5 Selection 8, 2 Design 11, 2.1 Types of loading 11, Structural loads 11, Wind loading 11, In service loading 13, Out of service loading 13, Other loading 14, Loads applied to the foundations 14, 2.1.1 Loading information supplied by manufacturers 15, 2.2 Factors of safety 16, 2.2.1 Principles of factors recommended by the report 16, Foundations 17, Structural members 17, 2.3 Influence of siting on design 17, 2.4 Foundations 28, 2.4.1 Foundation selection 22, 2.4.2 Site investigation 22, 2.5 Tying 22, 2.5.1 Types of tie 23, 2.5.2 Internally climbing tower cranes 24, 2.6 Erection/climbing/dismantling 25, 3 On site 27, 3.1 Management 27, 3.1.1 Planning 28, 3.1.2 Design 28, 3.1.3 Procurement 29, 3.1.4 Erection 29, 3.1.5 Operation 30, 3.1.6 Maintenance 31, 3.1.7 Re-configuration 31, 3.1.8 Dismantling 32, 3.2 Communication 33, 3.3 Operational issues 35, 3.3.1 Monitoring wind speed 35, Wind speed indicators 35, Operational strategies 36, 3.3.2 Verticality 37, 3.3.3 Foundation checks 37, Pre-erection inspection 38, Regular monitoring 39, Frequency 39, Records 40, Certification 40, Deformation of foundations 40, 3.3.4 Maintenance and thorough examination 40, 3.3.5 Daily checks 40, 3.3.6 Weekly inspections 40, 3.3.7 Maintenance 41, 3.3.8 Thorough examinations 41, 3.3.9 Overload testing 42, APPENDIX 1 Loading and structural elements 43, A1.1 Information supplied 43, A1.2 Wind 43, A1.3 Design for fatigue 44, A1.4 Temporary structural design (ties and anchors) 45, Design and manufacture of bespoke tie components 47, Tie Installation 48, Foundation elements 48, A1.5 Permanent works design 48 , APPENDIX 2 Foundations 51, A2.1 Site investigation and determination of ground parameters 51, A2.2 Design 51, A2.2.1 Principles 51, A2.2.2 Factors of safety 52, Stability (equilibrium) 52, Geotechnical capacity 53, Structural capacity 54, A2.2.3 Foundation construction issues 55, A2.3 Traditional design of typical bases 55, A2.4 Base design to Eurocode for geotechnical design, BS EN 1997-1 and 2 75, A2.4.1 Principles of BS EN 1997 75, A2.4.2 How to ensure designs comply with EN 1997 75, APPENDIX 3 Standards and timetables for change 87, Other guidance 88, References 89. ISBN: 0-86017-654-1. 90 pp. $160.00
Safer surfaces to walk on - reducing the risk of slipping. Carpenter, J; Lazarus, D; Perkins, C. January 2006. Description: Slipping accidents cause many thousands of occupational major injuries each year, over 90 per cent of which involve broken bones, and much pain, suffering and financial loss for society. Yet the perception by the public, the workforce and those who design or manage floors in buildings, is that these accidents are inevitable. This CIRIA good practice guide has been produced as part of the Health and Safety Commission's programme to reduce the number of slips and trips accidents in the UK. It is an attempt to give practical guidance to those who design, procure and manage flooring in buildings and is based upon many research projects undertaken, primarily by the Health and Safety Laboratory. The CIRIA guide is based upon this research and in particular the Slip potential model, and is designed to provide designers, procurers and managers of floors with good practice guidance that, if followed, should significantly reduce the number of accidents on existing and new floors. This research will be used to update and extend the guide to become the authoritative guide to slips and trips. Contents: Contents, Foreword 3, Acknowledgements 4, List of figures 9, List of tables 12, Executive summary 13, Key issues 15, Glossary 19, Abbreviations 20, 1 Introduction 21, 1.1 General 21, 1.2 Background statistics 22, 1.3 Specifying a walking surface: a holistic approach 23, 1.4 Drivers 25, 1.5 Walking surfaces considered in this guidance 27, 1.6 Background data 27, 1.7 Purpose and scope of guidance 28, 2 Setting the scene 29, 2.1 The physiology of walking 29, 2.2 Slip Potential Model 30, 2.3 Slips Assessment Tool 31, 2.4 Manufacturers' data 32, 3 Testing of walking surfaces 33, 3.1 Assessment instruments and techniques: walking surface properties 33, 3.2 Pendulum test 34, 3.3 Surface roughness measurement 37, 3.4 HSL ramp test 39, 3.5 Application of preferred tests 40, 3.6 Other techniques 41, 4 Selection and management of walking surfaces 43, 4.1 Introduction 43, 4.2 The selection process 44, 4.3 Management of walking surfaces 53, 4.4 Design and management summary 54, 4.5 Using the Slips Assessment Tool 55, 4.6 Specification of requirements 55, 5 Contamination 57, 5.1 Introduction 57, 5.2 Statutory aspects of contamination 58, 5.3 Research 59, 5.4 Hydrodynamic squeeze film theory 59, 5.5 Real workplace contamination 60, 5.6 Dry contaminants 62, 5.7 Contamination on stairs 63, 5.8 Profiled floors 64, 5.9 Macro-rough floor surfaces 65, 5.10 Drainage 65, 5.11 Cleaning 65, 5.12 Management of contamination 65, 5.13 Summary 66, 6 Cleaning 67, 6.1 Introduction 67, 6.2 Cleaning methods 70, 6.3 Cleaning different floor materials 75, 6.4 Effectiveness 79, 6.5 Cleaning and drying 80, 6.6 A cleaning environment 82, 6.7 How clean is "clean" 84, 6.8 Use of the Slips Assessment Tool 87, 7 Footwear 89, 7.1 General 90, 7.2 Slips Assessment Tool 90, 7.3 Guidance for employers 90, 7.4 Contact area of shoe with floor 91, 7.5 Overshoes 92, 7.6 Sole pattern 92, 7.7 Sole material 93, 7.8 Wear and fit of shoes 95, 7.9 Slip testing of occupational footwear 96, 8 Environment 97, 8.1 Introduction 97, 8.2 Lighting 97, 8.3 Noise 99, 8.4 Visual and other distractions 100, 8.5 Condensation 101, 9 Human factors 103, 9.1 Introduction 103, 9.2 Elderly 106, 9.3 Pushing, pulling, carrying 107, 9.4 Pedestrian gait 108, 9.5 Cognitive senses 110, 9.6 Perception 111, 9.7 Additional behavioural research 112, 9.8 Others 112, 9.9 Organisational 113, 10 Generic flooring 121, 10.1 Introduction 122, 10.2 Floor substrate 122, 10.3 Change in slip resistance with time 123, 10.4 Profiled surfaces 125, 10.5 Generic floor types 126, 10.6 Flexible floor coverings 133, 10.7 Rigid flooring 139, 10.8 Accessories 151, 10.9 Surface alteration techniques 154, 10.10 Data on walking surface materials slip resistance 157, 11 Building elements 165, 11.1 Introduction 165, 11.2 Entrances 166, 11.3 Thresholds and doors 166, 11.4 Entrance matting 167, 11.5 General circulation space 169, 11.6 Stairs 171, 11.7 Vertical access ladders 177, 11.8 Ramps and slopes 178, 11.9 External pedestrian area 180, 11.10 Footbridges 182, 11.11 Railways 182, 11.12 Gratings 185, 12 Case studies 187, 12.1 General 187, 12.2 HSE case studies 188, 12.3 HSL investigations 205, Appendices 211, A1 Standards on testing 213, A2 Legislation 215, A3 Statistics 221, A4 Trips 229, A5 Other techniques of surface measurement 235, A6 References 239. ISBN: 0-86017-652-5. 254 pp. $200.00
Sustainable water management in land use planning. P Samuels, B Woods, C Hutchings, J Felgate, P Mobs. 2005. This book provides guidance on how water-related issues may be considered within the land use planning process. It details the wide range of stakeholders, policies, processes and guidance that exist to foster sustainable water management. Many of the policies, processes and guidance are relatively recent, and as planners become more aware of the issues and they are more fully addressed in local plans, the links between water management and land use planning should improve. Nevertheless, there is still scope for improving sustainable water management through better collaboration between the stakeholders involved. This book aims to help this process by providing information on sustainable water management and identifying the linkages to planning policy. It also suggests how the stakeholders can work to further sustainable water management within the land use planning process both appropriately and efficiently. Contents: Acknowledgements, Executive summary, Glossary, Abbreviations, 1 Introduction, 1.1 Scope, 1.2 What is sustainable water management?, 1.3 The relationship between sustainable water management and the land use planning system (England and Wales), 1.4 Planning bill, 1.5 Structure of the guidance, 1.6 How to use the guidance, 2 Stakeholders, 3 Planning processes, 3.1 The land use planning system in England and Wales, 3.2 Water resources planning, 3.3 Waste water planning, 4 Process interactions, 4.1 Interaction between Environment Agency planning and land use planning processes, 4.2 Interaction between water company planning and land use planning processes, 4.3 Interaction between developers' planning and land use planning processes, 5 Planning issues, 5.1 Introduction, 5.2 Challenge 1: meeting all stakeholder interests, 5.3 Challenge 2: addressing the uncertainties, 5.4 Challenge 3: timing issues, 5.5 Challenge 4: management at a catchment scale, 5.6 Challenge 5: education, communication and integrated planning, 6 Guidance, 6.1 Introduction, 6.2 Guidance for land use planners, 6.3 Guidance for the Environment Agency, 6.4 Guidance for water and wastewater service providers, 6.5 Guidance for housebuilders and developers, 7 Recommendations, Appendices: Appendix A Stakeholders, Appendix B Planning policies: guidance and good practice, Appendix C Case studies, Appendix D Stakeholder web addresses, References. Pages: 190. ISBN: 0-86017-630-4. Price: $240.00
Working with wildlife site guide. Newton J, Thackray C, Nicholson B. 2005. Description: This attractive site guide presents information and guidance for a wide range of people working in the construction industry. It will help them stay within the law relating to wildlife and promote understanding and implementation of good practice in protecting wildlife on development and construction projects. There are incentives for ensuring there is good practice on site - the substantial penalties for breaking the law and because of increasing public awareness of conservation and wildlife issues, the bad publicity that can result. This useful guide can be used as a quick, on-site reference to help identify species and be made aware of the action that must be taken to avoid committing an offence. It deals with the role of the contractor and the ecologist in helping understand the issues, and gives guidance on the optimal times for carrying out specialist surveys and mitigation. Common amphibians, common mammals a, fish, birds, protected species, invasive plants, pests, coastal and marine habitats, grassland, heathland, hedgerows, urban habitats, wetlands and woodlands are just some of the range of topics covered in this comprehensive, must-have guide. Contents: Glossary, Abbreviations, Introduction to this guide, Overview of how construction can affect wildlife, Licensing, Guidance on the optimal timing for carrying out speclialist ecological surveys and mitigation, Roles of the contractor and ecologist, Species briefing - Introduction, Habitat briefing, Appendix. ISBN: 0-86017-567-7. $80.00
Management of Accelerated Low Water Corrosion in steel maritime structures. J E Breakell, K Foster, M Siegwart et al. November 2005. Description: ALWC is a particularly aggressive and localised form of low water corrosion which can occur in tidal and brackish waters on steel maritime structures. Corrosion rates in regions affected by ALWC can be 1mm/side/year or more and design corrosion allowances will, therefore, be exceeded quickly. ALWC could lead to a loss of 33% to 66% of the asset value. This process will rapidly compromise the integrity of affected structures and will lead to significant costs for repair or replacement, in addition to having serious implications for the safe operation of the structure. This Report provides a comprehensive guide to the phenomenon of ALWC and its management, condition appraisal, repair, protection and monitoring. It is aimed at infrastructure owners, operators and their advisors, specialist engineers and asset and maintenance managers in ports, harbours and other marine locations. An Executive Summary gives an overview of the report and answers key questions. More in-depth information can be gained from reading the whole report, particular chapters of interest or the detailed information in the appendices. It is based on a detailed review of published literature and infrastructure owner’s procedures, consultation with experts and practitioners from a cross section of fields of expertise and case studies demonstrating good practice. Contents: Summary 2, Executive summary 7, Contents 12, List of figures 15, List of plates 16, List of tables 17, List of boxes 18, Abbreviations 19, 1 INTRODUCTION, 1.1 Background 21, 1.2 Purpose and scope of work 22, 1.3 Applications and types of structure at risk 23, 1.4 Implications of ALWC to structures 25, 1.5 Brief overview of Health and Safety legislation 26, 1.6 Environmental responsibilities 27, SUMMARY 29 2 BACKGROUND TO ALWC 30, 2.1 Traditional marine corrosion 30, 2.2 Common forms of localised corrosion 32, 2.3 Accelerated low water corrosion 34, 2.3.1 Identification 35, 2.3.2 Influencing factors 38, 2.3.3 Mechanism 39, 2.4 Corrosion rate data 41, SUMMARY 45, 3 GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF ALWC 46, 3.1 Geographic areas at risk 46, 3.2 UK surveys 46, SUMMARY 48, 4 ASSET MANAGEMENT FOR ALWC 49, 4.1 Consequences of loss of performance 49, 4.2 Legal implications under Health and Safety legislation 51, 4.3 Economic considerations 51, 4.4 Whole life asset cost (cost effective long-term management strategies) 53, 4.5 Residual capacity and service life assessment 53, 4.6 Maintenance strategy 54, 4.61 Data management 54, 4.7 Risk assessment methods 55, 4.7.1 Risk assessment methods – small asset owner 57, 4.7.2 Risk assessment methods – large asset owner 57, SUMMARY 58, 5 CONDITION APPRAISAL 59, 5.1 Requirement for condition appraisal 59, 5.2 Appraisal methodology 60, 5.2.1 Methodology 60, 5.2.2 Personnel 62, 5.2.3 Desktop study 62, 5.2.4 Planning 62, 5.2.5 Initial inspection 63, 5.2.6 Preliminary analysis 67, 5.2.7 Detailed survey 67, 5.2.8 Detailed analysis 70, 5.2.9 Ongoing monitoring inspections 73, SUMMARY 74, 6 REPAIR AND PROTECTION 75, 6.1 Selection of strategy for repair 75, 6.2 Repair techniques for ALWC 77, 6.2.1 Skeletal structures 77, 6.2.2 Solid structures 80, 6.3 Access to carry out works 84, 6.3.1 Underwater repairs 85, 6.3.2 Dry repairs 86, 6.4 Corrosion implications of repairs 86, 6.5 Protection options for new build and existing structures 87, 6.5.1 Protection methods 89, 6.5.2 Protection strategies for new build structures 95, 6.5.3 Protection strategies for existing structures 96, SUMMARY 97, 7 MONITORING OF PERFORMANCE OF PREVENTATIVE, REMEDIAL AND STRENGTHENING MEASURES 102, 7.1 Monitoring methods 102, 7.2 Post implementation assessment and evaluation 102, SUMMARY 110, 8 ALWC PROJECT PROCUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT 111, 8.1 Strategy for survey and works 111, 8.1.1 Separate survey and works contracts 111, 8.1.2 Combined survey and works contracts 111, 8.2 Contractual and commercial issues 112, .2.1 Method of payment and form of contract 112, 8.2.2 Selection of method of payment and contract form 113, 8.2.3 Supervision and quality control 113, 8.2.4 Prioritisation and contingency and scope of work 114, 8.2.5 Interaction with normal facility operations 114, 8.2.6 Programming and urgency 115, 8.2.7 Invitation of tenders 115, 8.2.8 Tender and contract documentation 115, 8.2.9 Selection of contractor 117, 9 AREAS REQUIRING FURTHER RESEARCH 118, 9.1 Research topics 118, 9.1.1 Mechanism(s) for ALWC 118, 9.1.2 Protection steel against ALWC 119, 9.1.3 Identification of ALWC 119, 9.1.4 Monitoring of ALWC 120, 9.1.5 Assessment of ALWC structures 120, 9.1.6 Predictive model 120, 9.2 New developments 120, 10 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GOOD PRACTICE 121, 11 REFERENCES 123, APPENDICES 130, Appendix 1 Corrosion reactions of steel in seawater 131, Appendix 2 Marine corrosion 132, Appendix 3 Findings of previous research studies on ALWC 142, Appendix 4 Risk assessment model for ALWC 146, Appendix 5 Copy of CIRIA questionnaire 147, Appendix 6 Preliminary analysis of CIRIA questionnaire data 159, Appendix 7 Surveying and monitoring 164, Appendix 8 Contents of a typical detailed condition appraisal report 174, Appendix 9 A model generic risk assessment 175, Appendix 10 Corrosion protection methods 178, Appendix 11 ALWC case studies 198, BIBLIOGRAPHY 204, GLOSSARY 212. 220 pp. ISBN: 0-86017-634-7. $180.00
Business data for recycling: Business planning guidance for aggregate recycling companies. M Gaterell. 2005. Description: This business planning guidance is intended to help companies start up an aggregates recycling facility or improve an existing recycling operation. The information will also be relevant to construction contractors intending to recycle materials on their construction sites. The guide includes background information on the growing market for recycled aggregate products, indicative data on the costs of running a recycling operation (including a CD-ROM forecasting tool) and supporting information covering waste management licensing, environmental management, health and safety and quality management. Contents: Summary, Executive summary, Acknowledgements, Definitions and abbreviations, 1 INTRODUCTION, 1.1 Context, 1.2 Content, 2 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, 2.1 Construction and demolition waste arisings, 2.2 Products, 2.3 Process options, 3 STAFF, EQUIPMENT AND TRANSPORT, 3.1 Summary of process costs, 3.2 Capital costs, 3.3 Operating costs, 3.4 Transport, 4 OPERATIONS AND SYSTEMS, 4.1 Planning and waste management licences, 4.2 Operational environmental management, 4.3 Health and safety in aggregates recycling, 4.4 Quality, 5 MARKETS, LEGAL ISSUES AND COMPETITION, 5.1 Market for aggregates, 5.2 Market conditions for recycled CDEW, 5.3 Price and legislative risk, 5.4 Funding opportunities, 6 ENTERPRISE FORECASTING TOOL, APPENDICES, A1 Specifications for aggregates, A2 Extract from the Consolidated European waste catalogue relating to construction and demolition waste, REFERENCES. 62 pp. ISBN: 0-86017-647-9. $80.00
Environmental good practice site pack. 2005. Description: Construction activities will always have an impact on the surrounding environment and neighbours. Good environmental practice enables these impacts to be managed positively. Impacts take many forms, for example effects on surrounding flora and fauna, watercourses, noise or pollution. Clients, their professional advisers, contractors and the whole construction supply chain, all have responsibilities for environmental management. This site pack comprises of C650, the handbook, C651 the site checklist and a poster. ISBN: 0-86017-914-1. $280.00
Management of Accelerated Low Water Corrosion in steel
maritime structures. J E Breakell, K Foster, M Siegwart et al. 2005.
Description: ALWC is a particularly aggressive and localised form of low water
corrosion which can occur in tidal and brackish waters on steel maritime
structures. Corrosion rates in regions affected by ALWC can be 1mm/side/year or
more and design corrosion allowances will, therefore, be exceeded quickly. ALWC
could lead to a loss of 33% to 66% of the asset value. This process will
rapidly compromise the integrity of affected structures and will lead to
significant costs for repair or replacement, in addition to having serious
implications for the safe operation of the structure. This Report provides a
comprehensive guide to the phenomenon of ALWC and its management, condition
appraisal, repair, protection and monitoring. It is aimed at infrastructure
owners, operators and their advisors, specialist engineers and asset and
maintenance managers in ports, harbours and other marine locations. An
Executive Summary gives an overview of the report and answers key questions.
More in-depth information can be gained from reading the whole report,
particular chapters of interest or the detailed information in the appendices.
It is based on a detailed review of published literature and infrastructure
owner’s procedures, consultation with experts and practitioners from a cross
section of fields of expertise and case studies demonstrating good practice.
Contents:
Summary 2, Executive summary 7, Contents 12, List of figures 15, List of plates
16, List of tables 17, List of boxes 18, Abbreviations 19, 1 INTRODUCTION, 1.1
Background 21, 1.2 Purpose and scope of work 22, 1.3 Applications and types of
structure at risk 23, 1.4 Implications of ALWC to structures 25, 1.5 Brief
overview of Health and Safety legislation 26, 1.6 Environmental responsibilities
27, SUMMARY 29 2 BACKGROUND TO ALWC 30, 2.1 Traditional marine corrosion 30, 2.2
Common forms of localised corrosion 32, 2.3 Accelerated low water corrosion 34,
2.3.1 Identification 35, 2.3.2 Influencing factors 38, 2.3.3 Mechanism 39, 2.4
Corrosion rate data 41, SUMMARY 45, 3 GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF ALWC 46, 3.1
Geographic areas at risk 46, 3.2 UK surveys 46, SUMMARY 48, 4 ASSET MANAGEMENT
FOR ALWC 49, 4.1 Consequences of loss of performance 49, 4.2 Legal implications
under Health and Safety legislation 51, 4.3 Economic considerations 51, 4.4
Whole life asset cost (cost effective long-term management strategies) 53, 4.5
Residual capacity and service life assessment 53, 4.6 Maintenance strategy 54,
4.61 Data management 54, 4.7 Risk assessment methods 55, 4.7.1 Risk assessment
methods – small asset owner 57, 4.7.2 Risk assessment methods – large asset
owner 57, SUMMARY 58, 5 CONDITION APPRAISAL 59, 5.1 Requirement for condition
appraisal 59, 5.2 Appraisal methodology 60, 5.2.1 Methodology 60, 5.2.2
Personnel 62, 5.2.3 Desktop study 62, 5.2.4 Planning 62, 5.2.5 Initial
inspection 63, 5.2.6 Preliminary analysis 67, 5.2.7 Detailed survey 67, 5.2.8
Detailed analysis 70, 5.2.9 Ongoing monitoring inspections 73, SUMMARY 74, 6
REPAIR AND PROTECTION 75, 6.1 Selection of strategy for repair 75, 6.2 Repair
techniques for ALWC 77, 6.2.1 Skeletal structures 77, 6.2.2 Solid structures 80,
6.3 Access to carry out works 84, 6.3.1 Underwater repairs 85, 6.3.2 Dry repairs
86, 6.4 Corrosion implications of repairs 86, 6.5 Protection options for new
build and existing structures 87, 6.5.1 Protection methods 89, 6.5.2 Protection
strategies for new build structures 95, 6.5.3 Protection strategies for existing
structures 96, SUMMARY 97, 7 MONITORING OF PERFORMANCE OF PREVENTATIVE, REMEDIAL
AND STRENGTHENING MEASURES 102, 7.1 Monitoring methods 102, 7.2 Post
implementation assessment and evaluation 102, SUMMARY 110, 8 ALWC PROJECT
PROCUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT 111, 8.1 Strategy for survey and works 111, 8.1.1
Separate survey and works contracts 111, 8.1.2 Combined survey and works
contracts 111, 8.2 Contractual and commercial issues 112, .2.1 Method of payment
and form of contract 112, 8.2.2 Selection of method of payment and contract form
113, 8.2.3 Supervision and quality control 113, 8.2.4 Prioritisation and
contingency and scope of work 114, 8.2.5 Interaction with normal facility
operations 114, 8.2.6 Programming and urgency 115, 8.2.7 Invitation of tenders
115, 8.2.8 Tender and contract documentation 115, 8.2.9 Selection of contractor
117, 9 AREAS REQUIRING FURTHER RESEARCH 118, 9.1 Research topics 118, 9.1.1
Mechanism(s) for ALWC 118, 9.1.2 Protection steel against ALWC 119, 9.1.3
Identification of ALWC 119, 9.1.4 Monitoring of ALWC 120, 9.1.5 Assessment of
ALWC structures 120, 9.1.6 Predictive model 120, 9.2 New developments 120, 10
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GOOD PRACTICE 121, 11 REFERENCES 123, APPENDICES 130,
Appendix 1 Corrosion reactions of steel in seawater 131, Appendix 2 Marine
corrosion 132, Appendix 3 Findings of previous research studies on ALWC 142,
Appendix 4 Risk assessment model for ALWC 146, Appendix 5 Copy of CIRIA
questionnaire 147, Appendix 6 Preliminary analysis of CIRIA questionnaire data
159, Appendix 7 Surveying and monitoring 164, Appendix 8 Contents of a typical
detailed condition appraisal report 174, Appendix 9 A model generic risk
assessment 175, Appendix 10 Corrosion protection methods 178, Appendix 11 ALWC
case studies 198, BIBLIOGRAPHY 204, GLOSSARY 212. 220 pp. ISBN: 0-86017-634-7.
$180.00
Working with wildlife site guide . Newton J, Thackray C, Nicholson B. 2005. Description: This attractive site guide presents information and guidance for a wide range of people working in the construction industry. It will help them stay within the law relating to wildlife and promote understanding and implementation of good practice in protecting wildlife on development and construction projects. There are incentives for ensuring there is good practice on site - the substantial penalties for breaking the law and because of increasing public awareness of conservation and wildlife issues, the bad publicity that can result. This useful guide can be used as a quick, on-site reference to help identify species and be made aware of the action that must be taken to avoid committing an offence. It deals with the role of the contractor and the ecologist in helping understand the issues, and gives guidance on the optimal times for carrying out specialist surveys and mitigation. Common amphibians, common mammals a, fish, birds, protected species, invasive plants, pests, coastal and marine habitats, grassland, heathland, hedgerows, urban habitats, wetlands and woodlands are just some of the range of topics covered in this comprehensive, must-have guide. Contents: Glossary, Abbreviations, Introduction to this guide, Overview of how construction can affect wildlife, Licensing, Guidance on the optimal timing for carrying out speclialist ecological surveys and mitigation, Roles of the contractor and ecologist, Species briefing - Introduction, Habitat briefing, Appendix. ISBN: 0-86017-567-7. $80.00
Standards for the repair of buildings following flooding. S Garvin, J Reid, M Scott. June 2005. Flooding is a major problem for many people in the United Kingdom, posing a risk to health, safety and wellbeing, and resulting in widespread damage to property. In the autumn 2000 floods, 10 000 properties were flooded at more than 700 locations at a cost in the order of £1.0 billion. With the effects of climate change and increased societal pressures on the country’s infrastructure and services, the risks of flooding are predicted to increase considerably. Flood damage to properties can range from minor effects on walls, floors, basements and services to serious structural damage to buildings. However, practical steps can be taken to reduce the cost of flood damage and to speed up recovery times should the flood return. The repair of buildings has to be appropriate to both the extent of damage and the risk of future flood. As the risk increases the proposed standard of repair is more rigorous, effectively increasing the resilience or resistance of the building to flooding. Three levels of standards of repair are included in the guidance. For each standard of repair, guidance is provided for external walls, internal walls, floors, fenestration, basements, services and fittings. The guide contains illustrations of damage, surveys, drying and decontamination, and repair work to buildings. Appendices include guidance to homeowners, technical information, key organisations that can advise on flooding and information on the provision of insurance. Contents: Summary, Acknowledgements, List of figures, tables and boxes, Glossary and acronyms, 1 Introduction, 1.1 Flooding – sources and implications, 1.2 Standards of repair, 1.3 Flood repair roles and responsibilities, 1.4 About this guide, 1.5 Related guidance, 2 Making safe, decontamination and drying, 2.1 Making safe, 2.2 Decontamination, 2.3 Drying, 3 Post-flood survey and reducing the impacts of future floods, 3.1 Post-flood survey, 3.2 Reducing the impacts of future flooding, 3.3 Insurance, 4 Standards of repair, 4.1 Standards of repair: overview, 4.2 Flood protection measures, 4.3 Standards of repair for external masonry, 4.4 Standards of repair for the outer face of external walls, 4.5 Standards of repair for the internal face of external walls, 4.6 Standards of repair for wall cavities, 4.7 Standards of repair for rising damp in masonry walls, 4.8 Standards of repair for internal walls and partitions, 4.9 Standards of repair for fenestration, 4.10 Standards of repair for solid floors, 4.11 Standards of repair for suspended concrete floors, 4.12 Standards of repair for floating floors, 4.13 Standards of repair for suspended timber floors, 4.14 Standards of repair: other floor issues, 4.15 Standards of repair for services, 4.16 Standards of repair for fittings, 4.17 Standards of repair for basements, 4.18 Flood protection products, 4.19 Flood repair log, Appendices, A1 Organisations that can advise on flooding, A2 Example risk assessment, A3 Advice for building-owners, A3.1 Making an insurance claim, A3.2 Appointing a surveyor, A3.3 Appointing repair contractors, A4 Guidance on dehumidification, A4.1 Types of dehumidifier, A4.2 Dehumidification using the refrigeration principle, A4.3 Dehumidification using the desiccant principle, A4.4 Frequently asked questions, A5 Floor finishes, A5.1 Jointless floor finishes, A5.2 Jointed finishes, A5.3 Jointed hard finishes, A5.4 Timber and timber products, A6 ABI statement of principles on the provision of flooding insurance, A7 A simple example of whole-life costing, A8 References, A8.1 General, A8.2 British Standards, A8.3 BRE publications by series, A8.4 CIRIA publications by series, A9 Further reading, A9.1 General, A9.2 Standards. Pages: 134. ISBN: 0-86017-623-1 . $160.00
Crops in construction handbook. A Cripps, R Handyside, L Dewar, J
Fovargue. November 2004. Description: There is great potential for crops and
by-products of animal husbandry to help reduce the environmental impact of
construction. Their use in construction can also contribute to the economic
viability of agriculture in Europe and worldwide by adding value to existing
crops, stimulating development of new crops and providing a market for waste
materials. The handbook focuses on products that are available now and shows how
they can be used successfully in construction projects. It also covers products
that are being developed or are likely to be available soon. Environmental
benefits from using crop-based materials include better air quality, natural
management of moisture levels and reduced incidence of allergic reactions. This
publication is intended for the widest range of decision-makers and participants
in the construction sector, including those who commission, design and build
projects. It will be of particular interest to anyone with an interest in
reducing the environmental impact of the construction process.
Contents: Summary, Acknowledgements, Glossary and abbreviations, 1 Executive
summary, 2 How to use this handbook, 3 Introduction, 4 Background, 5 Insulation,
6 Light structural wall materials, 7 Paints and finishes, 8 Crop-based products
used in floor coverings, 9 Applications of crop-based geotextiles, 10 Thatch, 11
Case studies, 12 Current developments and future challenges, 13 Conclusions and
further work, References and sources of further information. Pages: 108. ISBN:
0-86017-614-2. $160.00
Development and flood risk - guidance for the construction industry. JW
Lancaster, M Preene, CT Marshall. October 2004. Description: The effects of
climate change, population growth and demographic changes mean that major
flooding events are likely to become more frequent in the UK. The impacts of
flooding can be devastating in terms of the cost of repairs, replacement of
damaged property, loss of business and considerable personal trauma. Planning
authorities, developers and the construction industry need to consider flooding
risk as a material planning issue, not merely in obvious flood plain areas, but
in a wide range of locations. For development to be sustainable, planners and
the construction industry have to be able to assess flood risk.
This book sets out practical guidance in assessing flood risk as part of the
development process. It describes the mechanisms and impacts of flooding,
whether caused by rivers, the sea, estuaries, groundwater, overland flow,
artificial drainage systems or infrastructure failure. The guidance recommends a
tiered approach to flood risk assessment and provides a simple-to-use toolkit to
help practitioners complete the assessments. It covers UK planning policy
guidance for development and flood risk and is aimed at achieving a consistent
approach to the implementation of that guidance, which in turn should allow
developments to be planned and designed more efficiently. This guidance will be
of value to developers, builders, designers and planners. The book also contains
much useful background information for insurers, mortgage lenders, building
owners and occupiers, and others involved in the development process. Pages:
200. ISBN: 0-86017-624-X. $260.00
ENGAGE. How to deliver socially responsible construction - a client's guide.
F Sommer, J Bootland, M Hunt et al. November 2004. Description: Social
responsibility is a key facet of sustainable development. It is concerned with
recognising and addressing the needs not only of customers or shareholders, but
of all groups affected by an organisation's activities. This book provides
guidance on how to build in a socially responsible way - putting principles such
as inclusiveness, transparency and responsiveness at the heart of a construction
project - while retaining a focus on business benefits. ENGAGE is the result of
a collaborative project to provide practical guidance for construction clients
on how to address the social issues associated with sustainable construction.
ENGAGE is made up of two complementary parts: this guide and a web-based
navigator.
ENGAGE will enable construction clients, both public and private, to make
informed decisions about improving and monitoring the social performance of
projects that they initiate. It will also help the construction team to better
understand the needs of clients wishing to see the integration of social
responsibility principles within the design, construction and operation of their
developments. Contents: Summary, Foreword, 1 What is this about?, 2 What does
social responsibility mean?, 3 Where has this agenda come from? The bigger
picture, 4 What's the current state of play in the construction industry?, 5
What do we mean by a construction client?, 6 Why does social responsibility
matter for construction clients?, 7 Where do I start at the corporate level?, 8
Where do I start at the project level?, Why and how do I engage stakeholders?,
10 What issues do I have to address?, References. Pages: 36. ISBN:
0-86017-627-4. $100.00
Model agreements for sustainable water management systems. Model agreement
for rainwater and greywater use systems. P Shaffer, C Elliott, J Reed,
J Holmes, M Ward. November 2004. Description: This guide provides basic advice
on the use and development of model operation and maintenance agreements for
rainwater and greywater use systems together with simple guidance on their
incorporation into developments. The book identifies maintenance considerations
and provides an outline of ways in which the long-term responsibilities for the
maintenance of the rainwater and greywater use systems can be allocated.
Provided with the book is a model agreement booklet and a CD containing an
electronic file of the model agreement.
Contents: Summary, Acknowledgements, 1 Introduction, 2 Sustainable water
management, 3 Background to rainwater and greywater use, 4 Rainwater and
greywater use systems, 5 Policy, regulatory and guidance considerations, 6
Maintenance of rainwater and greywater use systems, 7 Development of rainwater
and greywater use systems model agreements, 8 Commentary on the model agreement,
9 References and further information Booklet RW/GW MA: Model agreement for the
maintenance of rainwater and greywater use systems. Pages: 68. ISBN:
0-86017-626-6. $120.00
Engineering in the Lambeth Group. D W Hight, R A Ellison, D P Page.
September 2004. Description: The Lambeth Group underlies the London and
Hampshire Basins. While of limited outcrop, it is of considerable relevance to
infrastructure developments in central London, particularly those of tunnelling
and deep foundations. Its complex stratigraphy has recently been clarified
which, in turn, has led to a better engineering description and classification.
An improved understanding of the engineering behaviour and properties of its
component units has been gained from several recent major projects in central
London with high-quality ground investigations and laboratory testing. This book
draws together this new information, coupling it to a review of case histories
of construction in the Lambeth Group. It provides guidance about the relation
between engineering properties and the group's widely different lithologies,
about the hazards they pose for construction, and appropriate ways to overcome
them. This book provides recommendations for investigating these complex
materials. In addition to case study data, the report is supported by a
comprehensive reference list and bibliography. Pages: 210. ISBN: 0-86017-583-9.
$200.00
Coastal and estuarine managed realignment - design issues. DJ Leggett, N
Cooper, R Harvey. October 2004. Description: Managed realignment is a deliberate
process of altering a flood
defence to allow flooding of a previously defended area. It can make use of
natural defences such as sand dunes, saltmarshes, shingle ridges and other
coastal features that absorb wave and tidal energy. The technique offers
long-term sustainable management of coasts and estuaries for a variety of
stakeholders, demanding fewer resources compared with hard defences and
giving scope for creating (or re-creating) habitats for wildlife. There is also
the potential to apply the technique to achieve land management targets for
biodiversity, landscape, public access, archaeological and other purposes, while
in the long term financial savings are possible compared with hard defences.
This important work provides much-needed guidance on the design and
implementation of managed realignment. Users will be in a better position to
gain from past experience and to avoid many of the problems that have arisen in
earlier schemes.
The book begins with an examination of the need for, and constraints on, managed
realignment. Following sections identify opportunities for using the technique,
consider economic and legislative aspects, and outline the different methods
that can be used. Other topics covered include physical processes and
morphology, assessment, monitoring, communication, and research and development
activities. The book includes three case studies that provide useful information
on the effectiveness and impact of schemes. This book's comprehensive guidance
on the design and construction of managed realignment schemes will be of value
to coastal and estuarine managers and engineers, consultants, environmental
regulators, geomorphologists, modellers, consenting authorities and
environmental advisers. Pages: 215. ISBN: 0-86017-628-2. $180.00
Use of sewage sludge
products in construction. A P Gunn, R E Dewhurst, A Giorgetti et al.
September 2004. Description: This book summarises current knowledge and
experience of the properties of construction materials made from sewage
sludge derivatives as well as assessing the potential savings and
hazards of using sewage sludge as a construction material. Information
is provided for stakeholders in the recycling of sewage sludge including
the sludge producers, structural material manufacturers, retailers and
users. The book details the potential applications of sewage sludge
derivatives in structural construction materials and outlines the health
and safety implications as well as the positive and negative impacts on
the environment. It also provides information on the economics, and
barriers to the use, of sludge in structural materials. Contents:
Summary, Acknowledgements, Executive summary, Glossary, Acronyms and
Abbreviations, 1 Introduction, 2 Sludge production and treatment, 3
Government policy and legislation, 4 Construction products, 5 Decision
criteria, 6 Health aand safety, 7 Environmental impact, 8 Economic
appraisal, 9 Barriers to use of sludge in construction materials, 10
Summary and conclusions, 11 Recommendations, A1 Wastewater and sludge
treatment, A2 Sludge data, A3 Legislation, A4 Ceramics, A5 Cement, A6
Aggregates, A7 Toxicity risk assessment, A8 Economics, A9 Environmental
economics, References and bibliography. 166 pp. ISBN: 0-86017-608-8
$180.00
Engineering in the Lambeth Group. D W Hight, R A Ellison, D P Page. September 2004. Description: The Lambeth Group underlies the London and Hampshire Basins. While of limited outcrop, it is of considerable relevance to infrastructure developments in central London, particularly those of tunnelling and deep foundations. Its complex stratigraphy has recently been clarified which, in turn, has led to a better engineering description and classification. An improved understanding of the engineering behaviour and properties of its component units has been gained from several recent major projects in central London with high-quality ground investigations and laboratory testing. This book draws together this new information, coupling it to a review of case histories of construction in the Lambeth Group. It provides guidance about the relation between engineering properties and the group's widely different lithologies, about the hazards they pose for construction, and appropriate ways to overcome them. This book provides recommendations for investigating these complex materials. In addition to case study data, the report is supported by a comprehensive reference list and bibliography. Contents: Summary, Acknowledgements, List of figures, List of tables, List of case studies, Abbreviations, Notation, 1 INTRODUCTION, 1.1 Background, 1.2 Scope and objectives, 1.3 Structure of the report, 2 GEOLOGY OF THE LAMBETH GROUP, 2.1 Regional setting, 2.2 Depositional environment, 2.3 Historical perspective, 2.4 Stratigraphy, 2.5 Depositional environment and processes, 2.6 Geophysical log characteristics, 2.7 Mineralogy, 2.8 Post-depositional features, 3 ENGINEERING HAZARDS, 3.1 Uncertainties stemming from the geology, 3.2 Engineering hazards, 4 ENGINEERING PROPERTIES, 4.1 Sources of data for the London Basin, 4.2 Sources of data for the Hampshire Basin, 4.3 Depositional environments and post-depositional processes,4.4 Generalised geotechnical descriptions, 4.5 Distribution, 4.6 Composition, 4.7 Soil plasticity, 4.8 Clay mineralogy, 4.9 Liquidity index, 4.10 Bulk density, 4.11 Groundwater conditions and in-situ horizontal stresses, 4.12 Undrained strength, 4.13 Effective stress strength parameters, 4.14 Stiffness, 4.15 Penetration resistance, 4.16 Consolidation parameters, 4.17 Permeability, 5 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE, 5.1 Bored tunnels and shafts, 5.2 Deep excavations and cut-and-cover structures, 5.3 Groundwater control using dewatering techniques, 5.4 Slope stability, 5.5 Dredging, 5.6 Fill and pavement engineering, 5.7 Piled foundations, 5.8 Shallow foundations, 6 GROUND INVESTIGATION, 6.1 Desk study, 6.2 Stratigraphy and groundwater conditions, 6.3 In-situ testing, 6.4 Sampling methods, 6.5 Sampling effects, 6.6 Laboratory testing, 6.7 Best practice for ground investigations in the Lambeth Group, 6.8 Assessing engineering properties and selecting design parameters, 7 FURTHER WORK, 7.1 Characteristaion studies, 7.2 Case histories, REFERENCES, APPENDICES, A1 Bibliography, A2 Photographs of cores and exposures of the Lambeth Group, A3 Case history data. 210 pp. ISBN: 0-86017-583-9. $200.00
Coastal and estuarine managed realignment - design issues. DJ Leggett, N Cooper, R Harvey. October 2004. Description: Managed realignment is a deliberate process of altering a flood defence to allow flooding of a previously defended area. It can make use of natural defences such as sand dunes, saltmarshes, shingle ridges and other coastal features that absorb wave and tidal energy. The technique offers long-term sustainable management of coasts and estuaries for a variety of stakeholders, demanding fewer resources compared with hard defences and giving scope for creating (or re-creating) habitats for wildlife. There is also the potential to apply the technique to achieve land management targets for biodiversity, landscape, public access, archaeological and other purposes, while in the long term financial savings are possible compared with hard defences. This important work provides much-needed guidance on the design and implementation of managed realignment. Users will be in a better position to gain from past experience and to avoid many of the problems that have arisen in earlier schemes. The book begins with an examination of the need for, and constraints on, managed realignment. Following sections identify opportunities for using the technique, consider economic and legislative aspects, and outline the different methods that can be used. Other topics covered include physical processes and morphology, assessment, monitoring, communication, and research and development activities. The book includes three case studies that provide useful information on the effectiveness and impact of schemes. This book's comprehensive guidance on the design and construction of managed realignment schemes will be of value to coastal and estuarine managers and engineers, consultants, environmental regulators, geomorphologists, modellers, consenting authorities and environmental advisers. Contents: Summary, Crynodeb, Acknowledgements, Introduction, Glossary, Part 1 Why managed realignment, 1 What is managed realignment?, 1.1 Aim and purpose of managed realignment, 1.2 Drivers leading to managed realignment, 1.3 Potential constraints limiting managed realignment opportunities, 1.4 Mechanisms that support managed realignment, 1.5 Stakeholder participation, 1.6 Success and failure criteria, Part II How and where can managed realignment be achieved?, 2 Identifying options for managed realignment, 2.1 Introduction to planning and design process, 2.2 Site selection criteria, 2.3 Baseline geomorphology and hydrodynamics, 2.4 Baseline engineering characteristics, 2.5 Environmental characteristics and assessment, 2.6 Economic viability, 2.7 Consents, permissions and licences, 2.8 Methods of managed realignment, 2.9 Timing and timing constraints, 3 Information to support evaluation, 3.1 Proportionality, 3.2 National R&D and other supporting studies, 4.0 Communication, Part III Designing and implementing managed realignment, 5 Designing and implementing managed realignment, 6 Monitoring, 6.1 Reasons for monitoring, 6.2 Principal monitoring techniques, 6.3 Maximising the use of monitoring data and information, Appendices, A1 Monitoring techniques, A2 Understanding specific landform processes and habitat (re-)creation, A3 Physical processes and their influence on design, A4 Review of scheme implementation, including assessment of physical processes, Bibliography. 215 pp. ISBN: 0-86017-628-2. $180.00
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