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Slab On Grade Settlement

11/6/2017

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Slab-on-grade or floating slab foundations are a structural engineering practice where the concrete slab, that is to serve as the foundation for the structure, is formed from a mold set into the ground. The concrete is then placed into the mold, leaving no space between the ground and the structure. There is no basement and no crawl space. Cracks in concrete floors often indicate slab settlement problems. This issue is most commonly found in “slab-on-grade” homes and buildings. It's when the floor slab is closer to the surface of the ground and therefore more affected by changes in the soil beneath.
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When changes occur in the moisture content, and density of the soils beneath a concrete slab, the result is usually slab cracking and settlement.

The most common causes of slab cracking  and settlement are:

  • Soil that Dries and Shrinks
  • Erosion or Washout of Soil
  • Poorly Compacted Fill Soil

These causes, among others, will eventually create a void beneath the concrete slab. If the slab isn't strong enough to span the void, it will eventually settle and break. The result is a cracked, sunken concrete slab. And once this occurs, you will most likely start to notice other signs of foundation damage throughout your home or building such as jammed doors or cracks in the walls and ceilings.

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Rather than breaking the inside slab of an established home, there are solutions to this issue. Polyurethane foam for lifting settled slabs is a very successful repair for slab on grade settlement. Don't let the word "foam" fool you.  Structural grade polyurethane foam is engineered for heavy lifting such as this. Settled slabs are lifted, soil beneath the home is stabilized, cracks in drywall close, doors are opening and closing well again, etc. This process of concrete leveling and stabilization can be completed in a matter of a few days.

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9 Comments
Thomas Jameson link
6/28/2019 10:00:35 am

It's good to know that cracks in concrete are often due to changes in the soil underneath it. My brother has noticed some cracks forms in the concrete floor of his basement, and he's been unsure of why it's happening. I'll pass this information along to him so that he can look into his options for stabilizing the soil under his house to stop the concrete from cracking any further.

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Austin Saunders link
2/19/2020 10:58:56 am

It's good to knot that a void under a concrete slab will eventually lead to cracking. My sister has been telling me about how her basement floor has started to crack recently. I'll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for professionals who can help her with this.

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Rick Herlache
8/4/2020 01:54:02 pm

Thanks for sharing the reasons behind the cracks. All other websites that I looked at just showed pictures of the cracking and showed different kinds of cracking. It's really helpful to know that the soil underneath is what causes it. Thank you! <a href="https://mudjacking-dallas.com/" class="postlink"><span style="font-size: 1%; line-height: normal"><span style="color: #ffffff">click here</span></a>

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Driveway Leveling link
8/4/2020 01:55:12 pm

Thanks for sharing the reasons behind the cracks. All other websites that I looked at just showed pictures of the cracking and showed different kinds of cracking. It's really helpful to know that the soil underneath is what causes it. Thank you!

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10/15/2020 03:56:22 pm

That's a big crack over there, it seems that this crack is not a regular doing of the concrete.

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Cement floorings are risk, cement cracks after some time so invest a little more as anchor floor will be a better option and it will last more. Thank you for the information you have provided here.

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