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  1. Tippys

    Geotextile selection

    Sounds to me like you need a filter fabric - try a needle punched fabric. The pore size is dependent on the gradation of the surrounding soil.
  2. Tippys

    Trench Settlement

    Doesn't seem too many have addressed the repair. You didn't say if the pavement is PCC or asphalt but I am assuming asphalt. At this point there is not much you can do about correcting the source of the settlement - just hope that it is complete. Remove the pavement surface in the settled...
  3. Tippys

    rotation on raft foundation

    It would certainly rotate a little since there will likely be some differential settlement, but if the settlement is ok, why be hard on yourself. If there is some special circumstance, OK, otherwise skip it. I do not normally check for sliding, but its very flat here. Your area must be hilly.

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