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Swell Potential Test

Written by Keil Krieg

January 26, 2023


A swell potential test gives us an idea of how a material behaves when introduced to heavy amounts of moisture. Keil demonstrates how this test is done using a site's soil sample.

Written by Keil Krieg

January 26, 2023

Location: Learning Hub Funnel Step: Awareness Onion: Solution Aware Big 5: Best Of/Best Ways to Win BW Solution: Generic Subcategory: Building Processes Topic: Soils and Materials Testing Expert: Keil Krieg Category: Contractor Resources Building Processes Soils and Materials Testing Keil Krieg Contractor Resources

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