Soils and foundations: 3

Digest 67

BRE, 1985
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Abstract

Considers construction types and foundations dependent upon soil conditions and other site characteristics such as vegetation and nearby buildings.

History

Supplemented by Digests 240 and 241. This Digest should be read in conjunction with Digests 63 and 64, which deal with soil and foundation behaviour and site investigations. This document is no longer available from the original publisher, therefore the status is unconfirmed.

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Site investigation
  • Building foundations/ground floors
  • Building structure

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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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