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What is the use of subsurface drainage for civil work structural foundations?

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Question added by DEREBE YIMAM MEKONNEN , Site Engineer - Civil , Larson & Toubro Limited, L&T Construction
Date Posted: 2014/10/28
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Muhammad Khalil
by Muhammad Khalil , Chief Engineer (Civil) , Water and Sanitation Services Mardan

Subsurface drainage means to drain up excess water from the sub soil. To improve the bearing capacity of the soil the subsurface drainage is necessary to get a firm strata for a stable foundation. 

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