An investigation into Atterberg limits and their suitability for assessing the shrinkage and swelling characteristics of clay soils for foundation design.

Clay soils shrink and swell with changes in moisture content. This can be exacerbated in the presence of trees, and in the vicinity of buildings, the resultant effects can cause structural damage. For foundation design in such circumstances in the UK, reference is often made to guidelines published...

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Main Authors: Matthew Frost, C. A. Gray
Format: Default Text
Published: 2003
Subjects:
Other built environment and design not elsewhere classified
Atterberg limits
Clay shrinkage
Foundation design
NHBC 4.2
Volumetric change
Tree root damage
Built Environment and Design not elsewhere classified
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2134/3592
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