CH2: Earthworks

General site invistigation:

Site invistigation involves:

1. Site analysis: to ascertain whether the site characteristics suit the development or
not.

Checklist:-

- refer to survey maps

- condct a measurement survey
- observe surface characteristics
- inquire of local authorities
- invistgate subsoil
- consider flood potential
- check overhead-services
2. Site investigation: to collect systematically and record all the necessary data.

Procedure:-

1- Desk study
- Survey maps
- geological maps
- site history
- utilities
2- Field study or walk-over survey
- establish site characteristics from desk study
- assess potential hazards to health and safety
- appraise surface conditions
- appraise ground conditions
- appraise existing structures
3- Laboratory analysis
3. Site layout

Requirements:

- Access considerations
- storage considerations
- accommodation considerations
- fencing and hoarding considerations
- safety and health considerations
4. Site preparation

Begins after the:

- building has been designed
- construction documents has been approved
- main contractor has been approved by the client