Abstract:The nature and unpredictability of geotechnical conditions on a construction project site is a major concern for designers and builders in almost every type of construction project. The risk of encountering conditions that differ from the information contained on the contract could potentially have very high impact on both the project's cost and schedule. This makes the parties want to protect themselves from the consequences of the risk. For example, some owners approach the issue by increasing the extent of … Show more
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