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Soil type
Please see attached picture for soil sample we got from the site (wooded area) at the top 8 feet (pure white). The samples have m.c ranged from 50 to 64 percent, I ordered LOI test for it. Samples do not have any odor and it is light in weight and have low consistency. Is this soils could be...- tk78
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- Forum: Geotechnical engineering general discussion
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Foundation settlement
I have an existing structure (3-story) 1 to 2 meters from a retaining structure, Soldier pile (5.2 meter excavating)with tieback. The soil profile behind the retaining structure is loose clayey sandy soil (layer thickness 1.5 to 2.5 meter) overlying on soft to medium stiff lean clay, water table...- tk78
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- Forum: Earth retention engineering
