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Jan 21
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Episode 104 - What’s Really Holding Up Y...

Zach and Max
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In Episode 104, we dig into the world beneath our buildings, foundation systems. From shallow footings to deep foundations, we explore how engineers match soil behavior, structural demands, and constructability to choose the right system for the job.We break down the fundamentals of spread footings, mats, piles, drilled shafts, and ground‑improvement‑based s ... Show More
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