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Subsidence case studies: using soil suction techniques

Stephen Plante (Director of Archer Equitable Limited, Birmingham, UK)

Structural Survey

ISSN: 0263-080X

Article publication date: 1 September 1998

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Abstract

The investigation of root‐induced clay shrinkage cases can be difficult. The soil suction technique is an invaluable aid to correct diagnosis, quickly and cheaply. Incorrect diagnosis can be costly. This paper explains how new methods of soil testing can help.

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Plante, S. (1998), "Subsidence case studies: using soil suction techniques", Structural Survey, Vol. 16 No. 3, pp. 141-145. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630809810232709

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MCB UP Ltd

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