NHBC Standards 2014. Part 4 - Foundations (Withdrawn)
Standard 4
Document Status
Withdrawn, Document not available for download
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Standard
Abstract
Gives technical requirements, performance standards and guidance for the design and construction of dwellings acceptable to NHBC. Covers: 4.1 Land quality - managing ground conditions, 4.2 Building near trees, 4.4 Strip and trench fill foundations, 4.5 Raft, pile, pier and beam foundations, and 4.6 Vibratory ground improvement techniques.
History
Superseded by NHBC Standards 2016 (NHBC, 2015). Effective from 1 January 2014. Part 10 is no longer allocated and does not appear in the set.
Subjects
- Earthworks/foundations/piling/retaining walls
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Building types
- Housing/residential facilities
Publisher History
Formed in 1936, the NHBC is the standard setting body for new and newly converted homes in the UK.
Information
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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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