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    Aug 8, 2010, 06:52 AM
    What sort of foundations are needed for comapct sand?
    What sort of foundations are needed for comapct sand with a water table of 100mm below ground

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    Aug 8, 2010, 07:04 AM
    What area are you in?Frost line?Code specs?

    How large is the load going to be on the footers?
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    Aug 8, 2010, 06:42 PM

    what sort of foundations are needed for comapct sand with a water table of 100mm below ground
    Engineered foundations.

    Call an engineer.

    It's the only way to get an answer to your query.
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