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Digest 298 Low-rise building foundations: the influence of trees in clay soils
Publication Year
1999
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
Soil shrinkage caused by the removal of water by trees and other vegetation can result in foundation subsidence. Soil swelling caused by the recovery of moisture following tree removal can result in foundation heave. This digest gives simple design guidance on minimising these effects in clay soils and points to some dangers in current foundation practice.
Document History
Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document. Should be read in conjunction with Digests 240, 241, 251 and 412.
ISBN
9781860812781
Publisher Information
BRE
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