ABSTRACT
Once all the relevant desk study and fieldwork data have been collected and collated the type of foundation most suitable for the site conditions can be established. The most simple foundation for low-rise dwellings is a strip footing or trenchfill concrete. Generally, in good strata, construction is a straightforward operation but in some situations where hazardous ground conditions are encountered special care must be taken. This chapter points out where this special care is needed and offers some practical advice on economic design and construction techniques.
