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Different types of expansive soil are found in every U.S. state, and their characteristic shrink–swell behavior causes widespread structural damage. From cracked slabs to heaved foundations, expansive soil results in an estimated $13 billion in damage annually.

Because each expansive soil type exhibits unique characteristics, understanding site-specific conditions is critical to selecting the right mitigation strategy to achieve long-term structural stability.

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Building on Yazoo Clay in Mississippi & Beyond

Yazoo Clay is a highly expansive soil formation known by several names. There's Mississippi's "Blue Yazoo," owing to its distinctive bluish-gray color, and "Gumbo," for its thick, sticky texture. But regardless of what it's called, this clay is notorious for…
Carlos
October 29, 2025