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Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology; 1984; v. 17; issue.4; p. 301-306;
DOI: 10.1144/GSL.QJEG.1984.017.04.03
© 1984 Geological Society of London

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Engineering solutions to geological problems in the design and construction of Humber Bridge

K. F. Simm

Freeman Fox & Partners, Devon House, , 12 Dartmouth Street, Westminster, London SW1H 9BL

The geology and resultant foundation conditions for the Humber Bridge are described. On the north side the anchorage and pier are founded on Chalk, while on the south side the foundations are on Kimmeridge Clay.