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Types of Foundations for Expansive Soils by Sharon Shine is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document discusses expansive soils and their effects on structures. It describes how expansive soils like smectite clays absorb water and increase in volume, potentially damaging buildings. It provides details on causes, effects, testing, and design considerations for foundations on expansive soils. Remedies discussed include soil removal and stabilization, deep foundations, and special slab designs to resist swelling.

Author

Sharon Shine

Language

EN