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Unearth the Impact of Clay Soil on Foundations

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Unearth the Impact of Clay Soil on Foundations

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Which type of soil is not stable and can cause foundation issues due to its tendency to expand and shrink?

Loam soil

Sandy soil

Peat soil

Clay soil (correct)

What is the appropriate type of foundation technique for clay soil?

Crawl space foundation

Basement foundation

Slab-on-grade foundation (correct)

Pier and beam foundation

Why is peat soil not suitable for building structures or foundations?

It is wet and acidic

It is unstable (correct)

It has a high carbon content

It is highly flammable

Which type of soil is not suitable for building a foundation?

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Which type of soil is the best for building foundations?

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Which type of soil has a high bearing capacity and is suitable for larger buildings?

Rock soil Signup and view all the answers

Which type of soil is low in nutrients and cannot hold water?

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