Foundation investigation

Foundation investigation

A branch of soil mechanics involving the drilling and testing of the deposits underlying a proposed foundation. It includes the estimation of bearing capacities, settlements, and the most suitable type of foundation for the prevailing soil conditions.

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Industry/Domain: Mining
Category: General mining; Mineral mining
Government Agency: USBM
Product: Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, & Related Terms - 2nd Edition
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