From an agricultural standpoint, Blackland Prairie soil is among the most mineral-rich in the world. But that same richness comes with a caveat—its composition can exceed 60% clay, making it one of the most challenging soils to build on. Highly…
Pyritic shale may have a shimmer of gold, but when disturbed, it can become one of the most damaging soil conditions faced in construction. Found across much of North America, this mineral-rich shale can expand, crack foundations, and corrode infrastructure…
Void forms are critical components used below and around concrete structures that are built on sites with expansive and otherwise damaging soil conditions. These forms prevent the destructive effects of expansive, collapsible, corrosive, and seismic soils by isolating concrete slabs,…
Data Centers Built on Unstable Clay-Rich Soils Risk Failure, Where Even Minor Soil Expansion Can Damage Structures and IT Gear. Catastrophic Failures Can be Avoided With Low-Cost Solutions. FORT WORTH, Texas, February 05, 2025 | VoidForm Products, LLC, a leading…
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…
