Identifying Problematic Soils Using Compressibility and Suction Characteristics

The major problematic soils in semi-arid regions include expansive soils and collapsible soils. These two types of soils cause problems and are hazardous for buildings when moisture is introduced following a dry or semi-dry season. In order to assess the risk and damage likely to occur, a protocol o...

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Main Authors: Muawia Dafalla, Ahmed M. Al-Mahbashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/2/521