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Learn moreThis report gives guidance on some emerging site treatments (specifically the addition of cement, coal fly ash, ground granulated blastfurnace slag and lime) to improve the load-carrying capacity of soils which have historically been considered too marginal for development without major re-engineering of foundations or deep pile solutions.
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