Methodology for creating national engineering geological maps of the UK

Dobbs, M.R.; Culshaw, M.G.; Northmore, K.J.; Reeves, H.J.; Entwisle, D.C.. 2012 Methodology for creating national engineering geological maps of the UK. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, 45 (3). 335-347. 10.1144/1470-9236/12-003

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Abstract/Summary

In the United Kingdom (UK) geological maps traditionally have been attributed with lithostratigraphical map units. However, without significant supplementary information, these maps can be only of limited use for planning and engineering works. During the middle part of the 20th century, as development of the science of engineering geology began to accelerate, engineering geological maps started to appear in various forms and at various scales to meet the challenge of making geological maps more suited to land-use planning, engineering design, building, construction and maintenance. Today, engineering geological maps are routinely used at various scales as part of the engineering planning, design and construction process. However, until recently there had been no comprehensive, readily available engineering geological map of the UK to provide the broad context for ground investigation. This paper describes the recently published (2011) 1:1 000 000 scale engineering geology superficial and bedrock maps of the UK. It describes the methodologies adopted for their creation and outlines their potential uses, limitations and future applications.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1144/1470-9236/12-003
Programmes:	BGS Programmes 2010 > Land Use, Planning and Development
ISSN:	0481-2085
NORA Subject Terms:	Earth Sciences
Date made live:	17 Aug 2012 12:25 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/19265

Item Type:

Publication - Article

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

10.1144/1470-9236/12-003

Programmes:

BGS Programmes 2010 > Land Use, Planning and Development

ISSN:

0481-2085

NORA Subject Terms:

Earth Sciences

Date made live:

17 Aug 2012 12:25 +0 (UTC)