INFLUENCE OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS ON NEIGHBOURHOOD BUILDINGS THROUGHOUT THE EXECUTION OF DEEP EXCAVATION PITS

After reunification the new and old German capital, Berlin, became Europe's biggest construction site. Expensive building sites, architectural and legal requirements stipulated the necessity of deep excavation pits. Due to the difficult soil conditions and missing experience with similar projects from the last twenty years, especially in Berlin, a lot of new experiences have been gained by foundation contractors. This paper gives a brief summary of design and construction methods for these works. A special view is given to the interaction between execution of the excavations and surrounding structures. Examples of construction sites at the Potsdamer Platz and around the Brandenburger Tor in central Berlin show the influence of design and construction methods. In addition, the so-called "ground-water management" within this area of Berlin is explained.

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Features: Figures; Photos; References;
  • Pagination: p. 69-75

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00930468
  • Record Type: Publication
  • ISBN: 3000091696
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Sep 3 2002 12:00AM