Overcoming barriers to intrusive investigations created by existing infrastructure
Carol A Kehoe
In the proceedings of: GeoEdmonton 2018: 71st Canadian Geotechnical Conference; 13th joint with IAH-CNCSession: Geoenvironmental Engineering II
ABSTRACT: Geo-environmental intrusive investigations are often challenged by limited or restricted access to some portions of the study area. Existing infrastructure must be identified and protected and isolated before work can proceed. Depending on the scope of the study and the complexity of the existing infrastructure, it may be necessary to seek permits, access agreements or negotiate licenses of occupation to gain access; these activities can add significant time and costs to an investigation. Additional safety measures needed to protect the infrastructure, the workers and the public. It may not be possible to obtain access from the property owner. This paper will discuss the value of completing an historical review that includes the existing infrastructure design and construction details, in advance of undertaking an intrusive investigation. Two case studies are discussed, both demonstrating the value added by the historical review, and challenges encountered searching for and interpreting historical records.
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Kehoe, Carol A (2018) Overcoming barriers to intrusive investigations created by existing infrastructure in GEO2018. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Geotechnical Society.
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author = {{Kehoe, Carol A}}
title = {Overcoming barriers to intrusive investigations created by existing infrastructure}
booktitle = {Proceedings of the 71st Canadian Geotechnical Conference; 13th joint with IAH-CNC }
year = {2018}
organization = {The Canadian Geotechnical Society},
address = {Ottawa, Canada} }
title = {Overcoming barriers to intrusive investigations created by existing infrastructure}
booktitle = {Proceedings of the 71st Canadian Geotechnical Conference; 13th joint with IAH-CNC }
year = {2018}
organization = {The Canadian Geotechnical Society},
address = {Ottawa, Canada} }