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1. INTRODUCTION
Purpose
Scope
Background
Causes and patterns of heave
Elements of design
2. RECOGNITION OF PROBLEM AREAS
Site selection
Hazard maps
3. FIELD EXPLORATION
Scope
Surface examination
Subsurface exploration
Groundwater
4. LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS
Identification of swelling soils
Testing procedures
5. METHODOLOGY FOR PREDICTION OF VOLUME CHANGES
Application of heave predictions
Factors influencing heave
Direction of soil movement
Potential total vertical heave
Potential differential heave
Heave with time
6. DESIGN OF FOUNDATIONS
Basic considerations
Shallow individual or continuous footings
Reinforced slab-on-grade foundations
Deep foundations
7. MINIMIZATION OF FOUNDATION MOVEMENT
Preparation for construction
Drainage techniques
Stabilization techniques
8. CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND INSPECTION
Minimization of foundation problems from construction
Stiffened slab foundations
Drilled shaft foundations
9. REMEDIAL PROCEDURES
Basic considerations
Evaluation of information
Stiffened slab foundations
Drilled shaft foundations
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