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Chen defines the engineering problem as distinct from typical settlement issues:

Expansive soils are characterized by their high plasticity index, which indicates a high potential for swelling and shrinkage. When these soils come into contact with water, the clay particles absorb the water and swell, causing the soil to expand. Conversely, when the soil dries out, the clay particles shrink, leading to a decrease in soil volume. This cyclical process of swelling and shrinkage can cause foundations to shift, crack, and even collapse. foundations on expansive soils chen pdf

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