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Understanding Soil Desiccation Effects by josh is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses desiccation in clay soils caused by tree roots removing water from the soil. Desiccation leads to soil shrinkage and ground subsidence, which can damage buildings. It is important to establish the extent and depth of any desiccation during ground investigations. The document describes commonly used techniques for detecting desiccation, such as comparing soil water contents to natural water content profiles. Estimating the degree of desiccation can help determine if subsidence caused
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- josh
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- EN