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Record 1 1999-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundation Engineering
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
CONT

During unloading, the soil in the bottom of the excavation will decompress and expand, or even bulge upward by shear displacement, known as bottom heave.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technique des fondations
  • Mécanique des sols
DEF

Soulèvement généralisé du fond de fouille, lorsque la pression des terrains est insuffisante pour équilibrer la sous-pression hydrostatique qui s'exerce sur une couche imperméable située à faible profondeur.

Spanish

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