Earthworks across the south-east of England

The overwhelming majority of the UK’s rail network was built during the 19th century using methods that pre-date our understanding of engineered fills and cuttings. Many of the clay embankments have suffered problems associated with poor ride quality caused by the presence of mature vegetation.

Since Geotechnical Observations' formation we have been at the forefront of research into the monitoring of clay slopes. A recent paper (Géotechnique, 2015) presents details of one such study.