expansive soil

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• On-Grade Mat Foundation for Expansive Soils — An on grade mat foundation is an above ground type of foundation used to provide load bearing capacity in expansive, rocky or hydro collapsible soils. The foundation, or “Wafflemat,” is created by connecting a series of 8½” or 12” high, 19” x 19” …   Wikipedia

• Houston Black (soil) — Houston Black Soil extends over convert|1500000|acre|km2 of Texas and is the Texas state soil. The Houston Black Soil has expansive clays and are classic vertisols. Houston Black soils are used extensively for grain sorghum, cotton, corn, small… …   Wikipedia

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• Compressed earth block — Building a CEB project in Midland, Texas in August 2006 Compressed Earth Block often referred to simply as CEB, is a type of manufactured construction material formed in a mechanical press that forms an appropriate mix of dirt, non expansive clay …   Wikipedia

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