Erosion Around a Concrete Dam
A homeowner built a concrete dam in a creek to create a pond for irrigation storage. During backfill, boulders and road mix were placed around the structure. Once the pond fi…
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Grain Silo Waterproofing
Cracks at the base of grain bins were allowing water to enter the silo, causing grain rot and financial loss. Previous attempts using surface sealants and even spray foam coa…
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This site presented two related issues. Water was leaking around the main pipe entering the cistern, escaping through concrete at the penetration. Over time, the leak caused…
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Even with strong geotechnical planning, localized conditions can vary outside test areas. At this site, certain zones showed settlement in asphalt drive lanes and near storag…
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Improper drainage and insufficient compaction caused erosion beneath a shop floor, creating voids in the sub-base. The underlying soils were also not ideal load-bearing mater…
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This older home had a stem wall that was crumbling due to age and deterioration, leading to settlement at one corner. The homeowner wanted a practical solution that improved…
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This is a common issue on new construction with basement foundations. After forming and pouring the basement walls, excavation spoils are backfilled against the foundation. I…
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After the bridge abutment excavation, compacted road mix dried out and developed cracks and fissures. The rebar structure had already been built on top of the fill before the…
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A newly constructed home settled about one inch at the front within a couple of years, leading to drywall cracking and doors that would not open or close properly. During the…
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During a renovation and addition project, excavation soils were not holding shape and were sloughing into the dig. Unstable excavation walls create serious safety risks for c…
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This highly engineered, concrete-heavy home was built on a section of properly compacted road mix and supported by large, deep columns. Despite robust construction, early sig…
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This home was built with a post-and-beam system, including a support post that was literally a tree. Over time, natural decomposition and erosion reduced the post's capacity,…
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During a remodel, a basement was added beneath an existing home. To create the basement footprint, the soils around the house were excavated and later backfilled without bein…
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