Each year, billions of dollars in damage to building foundations and structures is caused by shrinking and swelling behavior caused by clay soil. In fact, expansive clay soil is the most predominant ...

Clay soil is expansive and can cause serious damage to your home’s foundation. Foundation settlement is a common foundation problem, especially for homes in Denver built on damp clay soils. These ...

BEDFORD — Construction for the Market and Main development at the old Macy’s site has been delayed slightly as crews have discovered blue clay, a type of expansive soil. “It looks like things have ...

It comes as no surprise to architects and engineers that clay-rich soils which retain lots of moisture are unstable. Clay soils have a water-holding capacity of about 1.35-2.5 in. of water per foot of ...

Question: We want to plant five fastigiata (upright blue spruce) in an area with heavily compacted soil with large percentage of clay content in the soil. The soil essentially feels and handles like ...

Data centers built on unstable clay-rich soils face significant risks, as even minor soil expansion can lead to structural damages and compromise IT equipment. VoidForm Products, LLC, a manufacturer ...

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