Any model used to design slab-on-ground foundations must accommodate the interaction between the slab and the supporting soil
How the soil reacts to the presence of the slab
The importance of a site-specific soil report
How accurate is a site-specific soil report?
How accurate are deflection calculations?
Things the design engineer cannot control
Vegetation
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Irrigation practices
Foundation shape
Construction practices
Inspection practices
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