In Canada, structural engineers and contractors have a handful of solutions for addressing the risks of expansive soils on concrete structures, from chemical stabilization to mechanical stabilization to, most commonly, structural design in the form of under-foundation void spaces. Void…
As exploration of expansive soil conditions in Canada, which are concentrated in the Prairies, including soil types, and related impact on construction.
The United States has experienced, on average, more than one disaster that has caused over a billion dollars in damages each month. As climate change drives more frequent and severe weather events, the construction industry is feeling the impact. From…
