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Expansive soil is a type of soil that swells when it becomes wet and shrinks when it dries out
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Expansive soil is a type of soil that swells when it becomes wet and shrinks when it dries out, and is composed of clay particles that have a high level of shrink-swell potential, meaning they can expand and contract significantly in response to changes in moisture content. This property makes expansive soils difficult to work with, as the swelling and shrinking can cause damage to structures built on top of them, such as foundations or roads. To mitigate this problem, engineers use various techniques such as compaction, stabilization with additives like lime or cement, or deep foundations. Expansive soils are found all over the world but are most common in arid regions where there is little precipitation and high evaporation rates and can also be found in areas where there has been recent land disturbance due to construction activities or other human activities. Understanding the properties soils is important for engineers so they can design structures that will not be damaged by their movement over time.