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. . Language: English