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Record 1 1987-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundation Engineering
CONT

The foundation of a building shall be proportioned so that the probable total and differential settlements of the foundation are not greater than the movements the building is designed to accommodate.

Key term(s)
  • building foundation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technique des fondations
CONT

Des problèmes particuliers se posent pour les fondations d'immeubles à grand nombre d'étages (...) et pour celles des constructions industrielles de très grande hauteur (...)

Spanish

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