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There have been many changes in design, techniques, and methods of constructing building foundations in recent years, so much is available to discuss. This paper attempts to highlight significant recent advances and improved construction methods, and to provide field observations on foundation construction.
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Burke, E.M. (1988). Recent Improvements in Foundations. In: Beedle, L.S. (eds) Second Century of the Skyscraper. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-6581-5_37
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