How to avoid cracking in a house on heaving soil A layman's guide
Abstract
Failure to take special precautions when building on heaving soils, can lead to serious problems. Houses are most commonly affected as their design and construction is seldom preceded by a detailed soil investigation.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Construction Engineering and Safety
Geotechnical and construction materials studies
Civil and Structural Engineering Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 49–52
- Publication date
- 14 January 2026
- Language
- EN