Soils and geology procedures for foundation design of buildings and other structures (except hydraulic structures) / Грунты и геологические процедуры для проектирования фундаментов зданий и других сооружений (за исключением гидротехнических сооружений)

This manual presents guidance for selecting and designing foundations and associated features for buildings, retaining structures, and machinery. Foundations for hydraulic structures are not included. Foundation design differs considerably from design of other elements of a structure because of the interaction between the structure and the supporting medium (soil and/or rock). <...>