Learn about Module 5A
Last updated: 3 May 2018
This guideline provides a specification for designing and constructing ground improvement. It focuses on ground improvement to mitigate liquefaction effects on single-storey residential properties.
Module 5A guideline
Module 5A: Specification of ground improvement for residential properties in the Canterbury region, and other modules, are available in the earthquake geotechnical engineering practice series.
Module 5A educational resources
Guidance to help geotechnical professionals prepare documentation that will make tendering and consenting easier.
Video: How to specify ground improvements for properties prone to liquefaction
If you would like to do a quiz related to this video that can be counted as part of your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, register on the Engineering New Zealand website
Factsheet on specifying residential ground improvement (supports Module 5A)
Related resources
- Ground improvement programme on the EQC website.
- Lessons Learned from the Ground Improvement Programme on the EQC website.
- Repairing and rebuilding houses affected by the Canterbury earthquakes (also known as the Residential guidance).
- Approved Code of Practice for Safety in Excavations and Shafts for Foundations on the WorkSafe website.