22nd February 2008, 08:29 PM
Beamo said
"Does anyone have any recent experience in understanding how piling is procured on sites where archaeology is critical?"
Yes as it happens I have to say I think it a bit off to have to ask such a question on BAJR when presumabley you or your firm will be paid for your advice.
The key points are:
1. the 5% figure was determined in retrospect based upon Coppergate and like the 2% for evaluations developed into a standard for no good reason.
2. Much lower percentages of destruction can be achieved in some cases it all depends.
3. To my mind there is no particular solution or set figures again it all depends on the circumstances.
4. The pile caps are the things that tend to be destructive rather then the pile themselves depending on the type of piling solution used.
Dr Peter Wardle
(always willing to act as sub-contractor!)
"Does anyone have any recent experience in understanding how piling is procured on sites where archaeology is critical?"
Yes as it happens I have to say I think it a bit off to have to ask such a question on BAJR when presumabley you or your firm will be paid for your advice.
The key points are:
1. the 5% figure was determined in retrospect based upon Coppergate and like the 2% for evaluations developed into a standard for no good reason.
2. Much lower percentages of destruction can be achieved in some cases it all depends.
3. To my mind there is no particular solution or set figures again it all depends on the circumstances.
4. The pile caps are the things that tend to be destructive rather then the pile themselves depending on the type of piling solution used.
Dr Peter Wardle
(always willing to act as sub-contractor!)