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Rock is Weathered rock has less and clay has This can shift a The a building and the structure.
Water table must be determined, in order for the through borings, contractor to determine the amount of dewatering required and the impact on the foundation. the design of Soil types can vary in strength. the strongest. sand even less, capacity, the lowest compressive strength. Compressive strength gives the soil a value as to how much weight the soil can take without deflection. Expansive clay has the ability to expand when fully saturated. structure sitting on it. All soil types are expected to settle ov
Water table 2. Soils Type Compressive strength Expansive clay Settlement Settlement monitoring Shear Compaction Exhibit 3-3 Required testing.
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