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Geologic Hazards and Foundation Integrity by AlbertG.Torres is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document summarizes several geologic site hazards and conditions that can affect building foundations during an earthquake: Liquefaction can occur when loose sandy soils mix with water during shaking, causing the ground to behave like quicksand and lose its ability to support structures. Slope failures are more likely on steep slopes exceeding 6% grade, especially those with a history of landslides. Surface fault rupture can cause large fissures and differential movement if a building is located near

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AlbertG.Torres

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