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Digest 522 Part 2 Hardcore for supporting ground floors of buildings: Placing hardcore and the legacy of problem materials
Publication Year
2011
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
Provides guidance on selecting and placing hardcore in building construction, taking account of recent standards for specifying aggregate materials. Part 2 deals with placing and compacting hardcore material. It also reviews some unsuitable materials that were previously used for hardcore, both as a cautionary note and as a guide for dealing with legacy problems in existing buildings.
Document History
Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document. Replaces BRE Digest 276, which is withdrawn.
Author
Longworth, I.
ISBN
9781848062177
Publisher Information
BRE
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