FOUNDATION DESIGN FOR HOUSING

Objectives:

Objective List
The objective of this course is to provide a practical understanding of:
Site investigation requirements and methods for township establishment & individual homes.
The selection and design of appropriate foundations for houses,
Design of retaining walls and semi-basements including damp-proofing and subsoil drainage.
Construction control requirements.
Recognition of problems soils, precautionary measures and methods of remediation.
Roles of players in the home building industry.
Applicable standards and legislation.
This has been tailored for persons involved in the approval or inspection of foundations for houses. Its primary audience is design engineers and technical personnel from the NHBRC and Local Authorities.