Although the design of a slab-on-grade foundation considers criteria related to soil properties, climate, and the structure it will support, unrelated post-construction activities such as drought conditions, floods, or extreme loading conditions may cause result in stability issues. Which of the following methods can be used to uniformly stabilize existing slab-on-grade foundations?

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Underpinning can be used to uniformly stabilize existing slab-on-grade foundations. Underpinning generally involves building a foundation beneath an existing foundation, and can be accomplished using grout, concrete, mini-piles, piers, and/or beams. Although this method has been in use for over one hundred years, the process is proven to be successful in extending the life cycle of slab-on-grade foundations.

Although the Design of a Slab-On-Grade Foundation Considers Criteria Related