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If soil stresses under a shallow foundation exceeds the soil bearing capaity (soil strength), the possible are possible solutions to avoid settlement or structural failure: Reduce stresses by changing the project design Increase ground water table level Increase soil bearing capacity by compaction Reduce soil stresses by increasing the area of the footing

If soil stresses under a shallow foundation exceeds the soil bearing capaity (soil strength), the possible are possible solutions to avoid settlement or structural failure: Reduce stresses by changing the project design Increase ground water table level Increase soil bearing capacity by compaction Reduce soil stresses by increasing the area of the footing

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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If soil stresses under a shallow foundation exceeds the soil bearing capaity (soil strength), the possible are possible solutions to avoid settlement or structural failure: 0000 Reduce stresses by changing the project design Increase ground water table level Increase soil bearing capacity by compaction Reduce soil stresses by increasing the area of the footing
Transcribed Image Text:If soil stresses under a shallow foundation exceeds the soil bearing capaity (soil strength), the possible are possible solutions to avoid settlement or structural failure: 0000 Reduce stresses by changing the project design Increase ground water table level Increase soil bearing capacity by compaction Reduce soil stresses by increasing the area of the footing
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