Research by topic: Civil and ground engineering

Projects underway

24/02/2016

The update of Tower Crane Stability guide (C654) aims to demonstrate the safe design of tower cranes in response to changes since the publication of the original guidance in 2006.

Abandoned mineworkings manual

22/03/2016

This project will develop a new publication to replace SP32 Construction over abandoned mine workings, published by CIRIA in 1984.

Advanced Numerical Modelling in Geotechnical Engineering

29/06/2016

Undertaking mainstream geotechnical design with numerical methods is relatively new for the industry and senior engineers potentially unfamiliar with the methods are required to put in place structures and procedures to guide the outcome and ensure..

Project proposals

Engineered and natural slopes - protection and stabilisation systems

This scoping project will determine what guidance is required for those specifying and managing structural health monitoring (SHM) systems. CIRIA will use the findings from a scoping workshop to develop a research proposal for good practice guidance

Grouted (Ground) Anchors - condition appraisal and remedial treatment

The publication of BS EN 1537:2013 (Execution of special geotechnical works grouted anchors) and revision of BS8081 and EC7, has presented a timely opportunity to produce good practice guidance for the industry.

Structural health monitoring (SHM) systems for civil infrastructure

CIRIA will develop high-level guidance for civil infrastructure owners and operators; client advisors; specifiers; designers, managers and maintainers. The guidance will support business cases to implement SHM and include information on the capabilit