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Digest 64 Soils and foundations: 2
Publication Year
1985
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Demonstrates how soil conditions on site affect the design of foundations and the subsequent behaviour of buildings. Looks at site investigation need, history and soil sampling and testing.
Document History
Supplemented by Digests 240 and 241. This Digest should be read in conjunction with Digests 63 and 67, which deal with soil and 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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UK