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Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications; 1995; v. 10; p. 143-160;
DOI: 10.1144/GSL.ENG.1995.010.01.12
© 1995 Geological Society of London

Section 2: Construction of foundations

Foundations in Gault Clay

A. H. Marsh & N. R. Greenwood

STATS Geotechnical Ltd, Porterswood House, Porters Wood, St Albans, Herts AL3 6PQ, UK

Aspects of Gault Clay geology are reviewed with particular reference to engineering characteristics and a qualitative engineering geology assessment scheme for Gault Clays in foundations is presented. Geotechnical parameters including index, strength and compressibility properties are summarized. Results from a full-scale foundation load test in weathered Gault Clay are analysed. Site investigation techniques for Gault Clays are discussed and some of the most appropriate methods identified.