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These are our most popular and influential datasets. For a comprehensive list of all BGS data, please visit the BGS Metadata Catalogue

BGS civils bulking sample

BGS Civils is a suite of national maps of engineering properties based on geological data and the digital 1:50 000 scale geological map – BGS Geology 50k.

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  • 1:50 000
  • Great Britain
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BGS Civils corrosivity sample ferrous

The BGS corrosivity dataset is a GIS layer supporting the management of underground iron assets that has been created in response to the growing awareness of the cost of maintenance of structures such as pipelines and building foundations.

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  • 1:50 000
  • Great Britain
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BGS civils discontinuities sample

This theme provides information on the discontinuities in bedrock and superficial deposits as part of a suite of GIS layers for different engineering parameters.

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  • 1:50 000
  • Great Britain
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BGS Engineer fill sample

This theme provides information on the suitability of a geological material to be used as engineered fill.

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  • 1:50 000
  • Great Britain
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BGS Civils excavability sample

This theme provides information on the excavatability of geological deposits at surface.

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  • 1:50 000
  • Great Britain
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BGS Civils foundation conditions

This theme provides information on the suitability of a geological material for foundations as part of a suite of GIS layers for different engineering parameters.

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  • 1:50 000
  • Great Britain
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BGS Civils strength sample

This theme provides information on zones of rock strength and the local factors controlling it, as part of a suite of GIS layers for different engineering parameters.

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  • 1:50 000
  • Great Britain
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BGS Civils sulfate sample

The BGS Civils: sulfates and sulfides dataset is a GIS layer that supports the management of underground assets

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  • 1:50 000
  • Great Britain
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