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035			_a(Sirsi) u126206
100			_aCharles, J.
245			_aSettlement and tilt of low-rise buildings
260			_c2004
490			_aProceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers _v157(GE2) April 2004, 65-75(11)
520			_aDiscusses approaches that can be adopted where deep foundations are not an economically viable solution for low-rise housing developments. Raft foundations can be used but, when differential settlement occurs, the building may tilt as a rigid body. This prevents significant distortion of the building and consequent cracking of the walls, but may be unacceptable if the tilt is noticeable. Suggests that tilt is typically noticed when it is in the region of 1/250 to 1/200 but remedial action is only necessary where is the tilt is 1/100 or greater. Case studies. [Taken from journal abstract].
590			_aABS
590			_aABS
650			_aSETTLEMENT PATTERNS
650			_aLOW-RISE BUILDINGS
650			_aRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
650			_aFOUNDATIONS
690			_aBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION-DEFECTS AND FAILURES
700			_aSkinner, H.
942			_n0
999			_c117355 _d117355