Ground movement. AJ 02.07.99
Architects' Journal Technical
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Current
Supplement
Building Supplement
Series
Architects' Journal Technical
Abstract
Latest in a series of articles on geotechnical topics examines the effect of ground movement on new buildings. Movement can be caused by the general instability of the ground caused by the geology or by activity such as mining or by changing stress states caused by tree roots or varying loads on foundations.
Subjects
- Building foundations/ground floors
- Building structure
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First produced in 1895, the Architects' Journal features comprehensive building studies, and in-depth technical articles.
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