Engineering Treatment of Soils
Soil composition is an essential factor in civil engineering, building construction and when erecting house extensions. There are several tests that can be performed to establish soil composition and strength. Does this Spark an idea?
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Strength
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Engineering treatment of soils includes assessing soil strength by testing the soil composition, which could typically include clay or sand. Clay heavy soils will be much more dense than sandy soils. Therefore sandy soils will provide a less strong foundation on which to build and can be corrected using soil additives.
Water Logging
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Soil is tested for water content and adequate drainage. If soil is found to be water-logged or swampy, then this could also mean that building construction will be poor. Drainage can be put in place by drilling bore holes or channels to make the soil safer.
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Chemicals
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Such chemicals in soil as pyrite and iron sulfide can react with soil water content and begin to erode concrete. For building construction, it is essential to neutralize this threat to concrete foundations. Soil treatment can be made with a neutralizing agent.
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