How Engineering Design Prevents Damage From Expansive Soil

Cracked pavement showing damage caused by expansive soil and poor engineering design

Denver keeps growing. New homes, stores, and buildings appear across the city every year. However, many projects face a hidden problem under the ground—expansive soil. Much of the Denver area has clay soil that expands when it gets wet and shrinks when it dries. Because of this, the ground moves more than most people expect. […]