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What happens when a house is on damp, compacted sand?

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Sand is readily mobilized; there are no binding forces, and the structure built on sand can easily collapse. Especially if there is moving water, then the sand is easily migrated. Sea sand does not offer high tensile or compressive strength; hence it is not advisable.

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