construction
2007-01-03 02:31:28 · 6 answers · asked by rector_21 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
No such thing.
The ground expands or shrinks according to its water content.
Foundations, correctly applied, reach a level where this change in material is contained.
The weight of the whole however must not be above the soil mechanics for the area under consideration.
Normally this is 2 Tons per square foot.
2007-01-03 02:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
The ground gets dry and large cracks start to form. Some like to keep the ground around the foundation wet,but I prefer to get it dry and keep it dry. No water ruining under the house . If u have cracks u can fill them up with sand.
2007-01-03 10:54:20 · answer #2 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When soils contain clays they are subject to swelling and shrinking depending on the moisture content. The higher the percentage of clay in the soil, the higher the potential for volume changes.
2007-01-03 12:26:34 · answer #3 · answered by daedgewood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its like when a male goes swimming in a pool and gets shrinkage. only this is from when he's buried up to his neck in soil.
2007-01-03 10:47:39 · answer #4 · answered by Dylan m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we steal things from the ground rather than a shop? :P
2007-01-03 10:39:53 · answer #5 · answered by danny.edwards 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When soil is compacted by weight, or when it loses moisture (dries out), it shrinks.
2007-01-03 10:32:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋