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Slab on Grade Foundation Stabilization: Structural vs. Non-Structural

Posted on 02/03/2010 by Jeff Lineberger, P. E.

Slab on Grade Foundation Stabilization: Structural vs. Non-Structural Stabilizing a slab on grade foundation system requires a design approach that mirrors its original design principle. Since shallow bearing foundation systems are designed as single units, they must be repaired as […]

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Foundation Repair? Understanding Residential Slab Underpinning

Posted on 08/18/2009 by Jeff Lineberger, P. E.

Slab on Grade Foundation Systems gained popularity on a mass scale after World War II.  Many returning veterans needed affordable and reliable housing in primarily suburban areas of the United States.  To build homes in volume, developers and builders chose […]

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How Residential Foundations Work: Slabs 101

Posted on 08/18/2009 by Jeff Lineberger, P. E.

One of the most frequent questions I get from my consumer clients is:  Do I need to get my house slab repaired, and if so, what is the proper repair method? As you can imagine, there are a myriad of […]

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