Understanding The
Issues: Metal connectors, anchors, and
fasteners will corrode and may lose load carrying
capacity when installed in corrosive environments or
exposed to corrosive materials.
American Geotechnical: The Plain English
Guide To Soil Problems
Soil problems can
vary from nuisance-level reoccurring minor cracks to
full structural collapse. Soil problems may
also vary from interior dampness to substantial
disintegration of concrete foundations. Simply
stated, soil and soil-related problems can vary from
insignificant to physically and financially
catastrophic.
