BRE building elements: foundations, basements and external works
Report BR 440
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Report
Abstract
Gives descriptions and advice concentrating on practical details of foundations, basements and external works. Foundations and basements includes is all work below DPC level, including strip foundations, piles, retaining walls to basements; but not including ground floor slabs or rafts, and building services within the footprint of the building. Included in external works are all items outside the building footprint but inside the site boundary, encompassing wastewater and surface water drains, supply of utilities (e.g. gas, electricity and cabled services), footpaths, and access for vehicles including car parks and hard standings to be found in the vicinity of buildings. Perimeter and freestanding boundary walls are also dealt with, as is security fencing and, in outline only, lighting. This is not a manual of construction practice, nor does it provide the reader with the information necessary to design foundations, basements or external works. Both good and bad features of these elements are described, and sources of further information and advice are offered.
Author
Harrison, H. W. and Trotman, P. M.
ISBN
9781860815409
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Site investigation
- Earthworks/foundations/piling/retaining walls
- Building structure
- Building foundations/ground floors
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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