Structural Foundations Manual for Low-Rise Buildings

M F Atkinson

ISBN 10: 0415266432 / ISBN 13: 9780415266437

Published by Taylor & Francis Nov 2003, 2003

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Neuware - This book provides practical and buildable solutions for the design of foundations for housing and other low-rise buildings, especially those on abnormal or poor ground. A wealth of expert information and advice is brought together dealing with the key aspects a designer must consider in order to achieve effective and economic foundation designs. This second edition of Structural Foundations Manual for Low-Rise Buildings has been completely updated in line with the new government guidelines on contaminated land and brown-field sites.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Structural Foundations Manual for Low-Rise Buildings
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Nov 2003
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415266432
• ISBN 13: 9780415266437
• Binding: Buch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 294W x 210H x 22D millimeters 294 millimeters width by 210 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 858 grams

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Synopsis

This book provides practical and buildable solutions for the design of foundations for housing and other low-rise buildings, especially those on abnormal or poor ground. A wealth of expert information and advice is brought together dealing with the key aspects a designer must consider in order to achieve effective and economic foundation designs. This second edition of Structural Foundations Manual for Low-Rise Buildings has been completely updated in line with the new government guidelines on contaminated land and brown-field sites.

The book includes well-detailed design solutions and calculations, actual case histories, illustrations, design charts and check lists, making it a user-friendly reference for contractors, structural engineers, architects and students who have to deal with foundations for low-rise buildings on sites with difficult ground conditions.

About the Author

Michael Atkinson, CEng, FIStructE, MICE, HND Arb is a former Engineering Manager for the National House Building Council (NHBC) for Northern England, Gerard Studds, Ove Arup, Leeds.