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Subsidence and the associated problems with reference to low‐rise housing

G. Shabha (Faculty of the Built Environment at the University of Central England in Birmingham, UK.)
K. Kuhwald (Faculty of the Built Environment at the University of Central England in Birmingham, UK.)

Structural Survey

ISSN: 0263-080X

Article publication date: 1 September 1995

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Abstract

Aims to investigate the problems of subsidence and their implications for domestic buildings by addressing a number of questions. What are the main causes of land subsidence? What is the potential damage of subsidence, and how can this be prevented and reduced? What are the financial and legal implications for all those involved? Looks critically at the effect of subsidence due to coal mining on residential properties and the particular problems encountered by valuation surveyors. Briefly examines the history and past operation of the compensation system to assess its effectiveness. Finally, considers the fears inherent following privatization, along with future proposals.

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Shabha, G. and Kuhwald, K. (1995), "Subsidence and the associated problems with reference to low‐rise housing", Structural Survey, Vol. 13 No. 3, pp. 28-35. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630809510099846

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