000 01546cam a2200301 4500
008 050110n2005 000 0 eng u
020 _a1860817270
035 _a(Sirsi) u128476
041 _aeng
100 _aCharles, J. A.
245 _aGeotechnics for building professionals
260 _aWatford
_bBRE
_c2005
300 _axvi, 320p.
_bill.
_c24cm.
350 _a65
490 _aBRE
_v473
520 _aAimed at the non-expert involved in making decisions about foundations for low-rise buildings, this comprehensive study brings together BRE guidance on the subject into a single unified format and approach. Offers an overview of ground behaviour and geotechnics but focuses on shallow foundations for low-rise buildings. Covers regulations and legislation for foundations and contaminated land, types of ground, soil behaviour and ground assessment, foundation design and foundations on difficult ground, brownfield land and ground treatment. Also deals with foundation movement and damage, remedial treatment and underpinning and ancillary works. Includes illustrations, glossary of terms, references and index.
650 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING ELEMENTS-COMPLETE BUILDING ELEMENTS-FOUNDATIONS
650 _aSOIL
650 _aSOIL MECHANICS
650 _aASSESSMENT
650 _aGROUND INVESTIGATION
650 _aBROWNFIELD LAND
650 _aUNDERPINNING
650 _aREMEDIAL TREATMENT
690 _aBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION-ENGINEERING
710 _aBuilding Research Establishment
942 _n0
999 _c103919
_d103919