The manual expains a practical way how to provide uncomplicated, buildable and economical foundations. It explains simply, clearly and with numerous worked examples how economic foundation design is achieved. It deals with both straightforward and difficult sites, following the process through site investigation selection and finally design. The book includes chapters on many aspects of foundation engineering such as filled and contaminated sites, mining and other man-made conditions. It also features a step by step procedure for the design of lightweight and flexible rafts