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TM 5-818-7 Foundations in Expansive Soils

TM 5-818-7

Foundations in Expansive Soils

Army · TM · Sep 1983 · 95 pages

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1-1. Purpose This manual presents guidance and information for the geotechnical investigation necessary for the selection and design of foundations for heavy and light military-type buildings constructed in expansive clay soil areas. The information in this manual is generally applicable to many types of structures such as residences, warehouses, and multistory buildings. Emphasis is given to the maintenance of an environment that encourages constant moisture conditions in the foundation soils during and following construction. Special attention must always be given to specific requirements of the structure such as limitations on allowable differential movement. a. The guidance and information provided in this manual can significantly reduce the risk of undesirable and severe damages to many structures for numerous expansive soil conditions.

DesignationTM 5-818-7

EditionSep 1983

StatusSuperseded

Pages95

FunctionEngineering

CollectionRecent Archive

Public property (reproduction authorization on cover)

References 6

TM 5-018-7Not in the Vault
TM 5-822-4Not in the Vault
TM 5-810-7Not in the Vault
TM 5-800Not in the Vault