Many areas have “active soil” conditions. Clay soils expand as they absorb moisture and contract as they dry. This can cause concrete slab foundations to move, settle, and eventually crack over time, leading to costly damage to both the interior and exterior of a building.
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The screw piles are installed directly into the soil. Load capacity is predetermined before beginning installation, in order to calculate where they should be positioned. For example, you’ll want to space them at the right intervals to ensure they are equally sharing the weight of the structure on top.
Learn moreFORM studios Architecture planned the building as a mixed-type construction project, with one-half of the building constructed with wood for a one-story classroom built on a slab foundation, and the other half a taller steel structure with columns to support a wide-open area for the sanctuary. Each side would need a different treatment for the foundation to deliver the proper support.
