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DESIGN FOUNDATION [1 record]

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Record 1 1985-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundation Engineering
CONT

Soil and rock are as important as substructures in foundation design, because satisfactory performance of the structure depends upon adequate strength for each to resist the forces to which they are subjected.

CONT

In the design of the foundation of a building, the procedures, construction practices and stresses used shall be those provided for in ... Subsections 4.2.2 to 4.2.6.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technique des fondations
CONT

Avant toute étude de fondation, il importe de connaître avec précision le nombre, la répartition et les charges des points d'appui de la structure, ainsi que les propriétés du sol destiné à recevoir l'ouvrage.

CONT

[...] le technicien responsable de l'étude du projet de fondation devra tenir compte de diverses considérations, avant de décider du taux de travail réel à appliquer à l'horizon choisi comme assiette.

Spanish

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