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Homeowners Responsibilities with Reference Court Case
Post-tensioned slabs are widely used as foundations for light residential construction in areas of expansive soils. Common design methods for these slabs assume an uncracked section.
Most engineers will recommend two things before repairs are begun to a house or building that has been damaged by expansive soil movement.
Guide for Performance Evaluation of Slab-on-Ground Foundations