Zone of moisture changes
Zone of moisture changes
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Guys:
We are working on a project in Pan Handle Texas. I am wondering if there is a generalized active zone map (zone of moisture changes) for Texas. I am concerned about moisture changes in the Fat/Lean clay soils in the area that could lead to potential swell in the foundation backfill or below the foundation.
Your help in appreciated
Thanks
NT
We are working on a project in Pan Handle Texas. I am wondering if there is a generalized active zone map (zone of moisture changes) for Texas. I am concerned about moisture changes in the Fat/Lean clay soils in the area that could lead to potential swell in the foundation backfill or below the foundation.
Your help in appreciated
Thanks
NT





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Can you please point me to the right document from USACE?
Thanks
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Depending on groundwater depth, sand/gravels present, rock depth, etc etc etc, 5' to 15' (usually closer to 15') is fairly common for the lower half of TX. If you ask the USACE in certain areas, they may suggest 50'. Oldestguy, I'm surprised it goes that deep up there...there again, I've never worked that region, plus we don't have 'real' trees down here in south TX (it's too dang hot!).
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Texas Soil Maps
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at least that's what I think he said. . .
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Fattdad, Dr. Wright was one of my college professors. Really nice guy - landed me an awesome summer internship. My guess is the studies of his that you are referencing are related to slope stability.
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I'm aware of the practical aspects of Dr. Wright's work. How would his research in slope stability negate the OP in addressing zone of moisture change, which he attributes to the development of fully-softened soil strength. Maybe I don't get your ultimate point?
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ípapß gordo ainÆt no madre flaca!
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I guess my "ultimate" point is that while spending tedious time reading slope stability papers could give you some insight to the depth of active moisture change, its not a practical way to get a usable answer, in my opinion. To suggest that OP should read a slope stability study and possibly determine that the active depth in Amarillo could be up to 20 ft deep almost laughable.
Also, should OP want to research the work, it would probably make the document search a little easier if it was know that "Slope Stability" would be the predominate topic.
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ípapß gordo ainÆt no madre flaca!
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Shame too-because I've read many of your posts and you appear to be more technically competent than me in geotech, overall, if not in the active soils arena.
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Meant no harm to you or the OP. I didn't try to make a statement beyond my familiarity. I did not think my point, "Laughable," as you suggested. You have reacted to my point and I to yours. I'm sure we'd have a fine time in life if/when we meet.
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