FOUNDATION PROTECTION &
Expansion Soil Engineering

This section focuses on the relationship between expansive soils, foundation
movement, and plumbing system failures. These resources provide engineering
research, technical recommendations, and practical guidance for protecting
underground plumbing systems beneath residential and commercial structures.

RESOURCES

Protection of Plumbing From Expansive Soil Under Foundations (Primary)
Protection of Plumbing from Expansive Soil (Technical Memorandum)
Protection of Plumbing from Expansive Soil Under Foundations (Previous Editions)
Protection of Plumbing from Expansive Soil Under Foundations (Previous Editions 2)

RELATED RESOURCES

GBA Recommendations
Judge Wheeler Opinion
McFarlin Examination