Geotechnics and sustainability: a short guide

Author: Andy Smith

Date published

1 August 2023

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Free
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Geotechnics and sustainability: a short guide

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Andy Smith
Date published
1 August 2023
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The Structural Engineer
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Andy Smith

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 8, 2023, Page(s) 18-22

Date published

1 August 2023

Author

Andy Smith

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 8, 2023, Page(s) 18-22

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Free

Andy Smith presents some project-related objectives that geotechnical and structural engineers can use to improve the sustainability of a project's foundations.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
18-22
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Soils and Earth Climate change Carbon Issue 8

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