Mini-piles and composite ground floors for housing

Publication 299

Steel Construction Institute, 2006
Mini-piles and composite ground floors for housing Download document

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Civil & Structural Supplement

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Abstract

Explains advantages of these methods of construction. Presents technical aspects of mini-piles to improve builder familiarity with this foundation component. Also describes a new generic type of suspended ground-floor construction for housing comprising a composite light gauge steel decking with concrete slab topping. Includes a BRE research study on the geotechnical design rules for mini-piles. Covers government initiatives and regulations as well as cost comparisons.

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9781859421529

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Building systems/frame
  • Composite floors
  • Steel building systems/frame
  • Building structure
  • Earthworks/foundations/piling/retaining walls
  • Floors/balconies/stairs

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With over 30 years experience, the Steel Construction Institute provide technical expertise and best practice to the steel construction sector.

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