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Foundation Movement - Explained

Slab on ground foundation with post tension cables

 

Regardless of the type of foundation, there are two common reasons for foundation movement:

1)    Response to soil volume change (shrink, swell, or settle): Response to soil means that the foundation will move in the direction the supporting soils move. The simplest way to understand this is to understand that soils move in four directions: up, down, and the sides (left and right).

Learn to talk "Engineering" (as a second language)

We have compiled some useful definitions to help you navigate through the lingo of engineering, foundation repair, and construction. The definitions are not in alphabetical order but instead in sequential order in a discussion format. Visit this site often, as we will update the list from time to time: