BS 8004:Code of practice for Foundations — (Formerly CP 2004)

This British Standard code of practice gives

recommendations for the design and construction of

foundations for the normal range of buildings and

engineering structures.

Section two covers the general principles of design;

sections three, four, five and seven are concerned

with more detailed considerations of the design and

installation of the main types of foundations.

Sections six, eight and nine relate to site operations

and construction processes involved in foundation

engineering and section ten describes the factors

affecting the durability of the various materials

used in foundation structures. Section eleven covers

safety precautions. The standard does not cover

foundations for special structures.

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