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2. Structural elements
2.1 Foundations
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Definition
"A concrete or masonry structure, forming the link between the ground and load-bearing walls, located below ground level, which supports the loads of a building and transmits them to the ground, thus ensuring its stability.
Preparing the ground for a timber construction is no different from that for any other type of building: the first thing to do is to clean and level it before laying the foundations. Even if they are much less important, due to the lighter weight of the construction, they still require careful attention.
Just like any other construction, a timber frame must have a solid, stable and durable foundation. Indeed, laying a timber frame on unstabilized...
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NegaWatt Association http://www.negawatt.org/association.html
Midi-Pyrénées Bois Interprofessional Association http://www.mpbois.net
Company Scierie Sillat http://www.scieriesillat.com
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Technical documents
DTU 13.11 Surface foundations
DTU 13.12 Rules for the calculation of surface foundations
DTU 26.2 Travaux de bâtiments – Screeds and slabs based on hydraulic binders
DTU P 06-2001 (Rules NV 65) Rules defining the effects of snow and wind
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