Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Foreword VII
3. Preface to the First Edition XI
4. Preface to the Second Edition XIII
5. Contents XV
6. Illustrations XVII
7. I. General Considerations 1
8. II. Preliminary Support 35
9. III. Underpinning Methods 60
10. IV. Examples of Underpinning 140
11. V. Applications of Underpinning Methods to Other Work 229
12. VI. Raising and Mooing Structures 266
13. VII. An Introduction to the Science of Foundations 289
14. VIII. The White House 333
15. Appendices
16. A. Specifications (Including Payments) 341
17. B. Legal Aspects of Underpinning and Foundation Work 345
18. C. Rates of Pay 354
19. Glossary of Terms Used in Underpinning 357
20. Index 363