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Reuse of foundations

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: CIRIA ; C653Publication details: London CIRIA 2007Description: viii, 52p. ill. 30cmISBN:
  • 0860176533
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 624.15 $2 18
Partial contents:
Introduction -- Requirements for any foundation -- How can foundations be reused? -- Technical considerations for reuse of old foundations -- Allowing new foundations to be reused in the future -- Questions a developer should ask his team when contemplating foundation reuse -- References -- The RuFUS project -- Case studies -- List of figures -- List of tables -- List of case studies
Summary: Aims to draw together experience of reusing foundations across Europe and analyse existing knowledge and the latest research. Aims to provide a sound understanding of the background to foundation reuse and the key issues. It gives advice on how to address risk through sound engineering principles. Presents technical guidance on the processes for deciding on the correct foundation options. It also provides advice on investigation, design and construction using reused foundations.

Introduction -- Requirements for any foundation -- How can foundations be reused? -- Technical considerations for reuse of old foundations -- Allowing new foundations to be reused in the future -- Questions a developer should ask his team when contemplating foundation reuse -- References -- The RuFUS project -- Case studies -- List of figures -- List of tables -- List of case studies

Aims to draw together experience of reusing foundations across Europe and analyse existing knowledge and the latest research. Aims to provide a sound understanding of the background to foundation reuse and the key issues. It gives advice on how to address risk through sound engineering principles. Presents technical guidance on the processes for deciding on the correct foundation options. It also provides advice on investigation, design and construction using reused foundations.