Dallas

Foundation Performance is a System

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Why successful foundations depend on much more than foundation design. When a foundation develops cracks or movement, the first question is often: “Was the foundation designed correctly?” It is a reasonable question. But it is also an incomplete one. In reality, foundation performance is much more complex. A residential foundation is part of a much … Read more

Soils and Structures

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A homeowner walks through a newly built house in Central Texas. Six months in: The builder says it’s normal.The homeowner is not convinced. A geotechnical report exists.A foundation was designed.The house was built “per plans.” Yet something is moving. A few miles away, a newly constructed street shows early distress: Repairs are made.The problem returns. … Read more