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This article presents the geotechnical characteristics of loess, wetting sensitive soil in Dobrogea. These lands are of Quaternary age, are found just below the topsoil and most buildings are founded on it. Problems can arise when the foundation on these lands is due to any softening of foundation soil with water from different sources, permanent or casual. It will present the parameters of geotechnical solutions for improvement when appropriate.
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Cazacu, G.B., Botu, N., Grigore, D. (2015). The Foundations of Constructions in Dobrogea—Romania, on Water Sensitive Soils, Loess. In: Lollino, G., et al. Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 6. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09060-3_11
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