ASCE SYHBES 2019
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So Your Home Is Built on Expansive Soils – A Discussion of How Expansive Soils Affect Buildings
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| ASCE | 2019 | 102 |
This title is written for the layperson in clear, easy-to-understand terms to assist homeowners in understanding why some soils and conditions can lead to structural or cosmetic damage to buildings.
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | So Your Home Is Built On Expansive Soils, 2E |
| 2 | Copyright page |
| 3 | Contents |
| 5 | Foreword |
| 7 | Preface |
| 9 | Acknowledgments |
| 11 | Part 1: A Discussion of How Expansive Soils Affect Buildings Introduction |
| 12 | Expansive Soils |
| 13 | Shrink or Swell |
| 15 | How to Determine if Your Home is Built on Expansive Soil |
| 16 | How to Solve the Problem |
| 25 | Foundation Types |
| 29 | Causes of House Cracks |
| 39 | How Lot Drainage Affects the Performance of Your House |
| 46 | Building on a Sloping Site |
| 51 | Part 2: Frequently Asked Questions and Their Answers About Expansive Soil |
| 55 | About Expansive Soil Behavior |
| 59 | About the Cost of Building on Expansive Soils |
| 60 | About Expansive Soil Locations |
| 61 | About Hiring an Engineer |
| 63 | About Types of Foundations |
| 64 | About Preventive Measures |
| 78 | About Owner Maintenance |
| 81 | About Remedial Measures |
| 91 | Conclusion |
| 93 | References |
| 95 | Index |
