Assessment Of Damages Caused By Expansive Soil On Buildings Constructed In Bahir Dar

In this study it has been tried to assess the extent of damages caused by expansive soil onrnbuildings constructed in Bahir Dar. Seventy Eight buildings were randomly selected from 20rndifferent expansive soil locations. The assessment showed that out of those 78 buildingsrn68(87%) of them are adversely affected. In most buildings more than one building componentsrnare damaged. The damage has been analyzed and interpreted systematically with respect to typernof foundation, wall, floor, pavement, door, window and fence. The extent of damage is veryrnhigh on pavements and decreases when we proceed to walls, floors and foundation in theirrnrespective orders.rnThe study showed that the main cause of failure is fluctuation of ground water table. In additionrnto this poor surface drainage, presence of tress and vegetation close to buildings, damagedrnutility lines and improper design also have great contributions.rnBased on the causes of failures and other factors attempt was made to propose remedialrnmeasures for already damaged buildings constructed in expansive soil locations of the studyrnarea. In addition to this suitable foundation types and construction details have been alsornproposed for new buildings to be constructed in these areas.

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