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0228

Using rods and channels to stabilize a settled house

· p. 37

The illustration shows a brick house with a below-grade foundation and footing affected by differential settlement on the right side. A zone of unstable soil beneath that side contrasts with the surrounding sound soil, a

0227

Using piles to stabilize a settled foundation

· p. 37

The illustration shows a house with differential settlement at one end of its foundation, indicated by a downward arrow and a sloping footing. Cracks extend through the foundation wall and the brick wall above, near wind

0226

Using a helical anchor to stabilize a settled foundation

· p. 36

The illustration shows differential settlement at one side of a house, with a crack through the foundation wall and stepped cracking in the brick wall above. A helical anchor is installed beside the settled footing and e

0225

Mud jacking to stabilize a settled foundation

· p. 36

The illustration shows a house elevation with a cutaway of the soil beneath its foundation and footings. The right side has settled differentially over unstable soil, with cracking through the foundation wall and stair-s