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Digest 63 Soils and foundations: 1
Publication Year
1992
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Demonstrates how soil conditions on site affect the design of foundations and the subsequent behaviour of buildings. Looks at soil properties and the interaction between structures, foundation and soils, as well as possible movement and damage.
Document History
Supplemented by Digests 240 and 241. This Digest should be read in conjunction with Digests 64 and 67, which deal with foundation behaviour and construction types. This document is no longer available from the original publisher, therefore the status is unconfirmed.
Publisher Information
BRE
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