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Record 1 2019-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
  • Site Development
CONT

Compressible ground is caused by soft superficial layers, which can undergo volume reduction under the weight of overlying structures or changes in water level.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des sols
  • Aménagement du terrain
CONT

Les terrains compressibles renferment parfois des strates molles, comme la vase, par exemple, juste en dessous de strates plus résistants.

Spanish

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