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Why is soil testing an important aspect to consider in the design and construction of a building?

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The soil must be able to withstand the weight of the building otherwise the loss to property and life can occur. The soil investigations or analysis determines not only the bearing capacity of the soil, but it also rate of settlement of the soil. This rate determines the rate of the structure stabilization on the soil.

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