Simple foundations for low-rise housing: groundworks - getting it right

Good Building Guide 39 Part 3

BRE, 2002
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Good Building Guide

Abstract

Guide giving advice on many matters of detail that site supervisors and ground workers should follow wherever possible. It sets out guidance so that commonly arising faults can be recognised and avoided, and the quality of site work controlled to a good standard. The focus is on strip footings and trench-fill foundations but the guidance given is applicable to the vast majority of foundations for low-rise housing described in GBG 39, Part 2.

History

Includes correction to - GBG 39, Part 2, Pg.4.

ISBN

9781860815706

Subjects

  • Building foundations/ground floors
  • Groundwork/site investigation for buildings
  • Building structure

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.

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