Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Practice - Module 4: Earthquake resistant foundation design
- Abbreviation
- Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Practice - Module 4
- Version
- 1
- Valid from
- 29/11/2021
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Information type
- Section 175 guidance
- Format
Description
This module provides the principles for good foundation design, including up-to-date practice and implementation of Royal Commission recommendations.
Developed jointly by MBIE and the New Zealand Geotechnical Society, Module 4 is part of the Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Practice series and relates specifically to earthquake resistant foundation design.
Scope
Changes in this version include:
- Additions and changes to Section 6 – Deep Foundation design
- Updated advice about process to consider kinematic effects for deep piles with liquefaction.
- Appendix A: A worked example of the design of shallow foundations for a three-storey building has been included
- Minor content revisions, clarifications and updates, including consideration and incorporation of relevant existing feedback.