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compressed soil

[/kəmˈprɛst sɔɪl/]
nounpl: compressed soils
solo compactado
1. Soil that has been mechanically compacted or naturally compressed to increase its density and reduce voids, improving its bearing capacity and stability for construction purposes
The foundation was built on compressed soil to ensure structural stability.
A fundação foi construída sobre solo compactado para garantir estabilidade estrutural.
2. Earth material that has undergone reduction in volume through application of force or weight
Compressed soil provides better load-bearing capacity than loose soil.
O solo compactado oferece maior capacidade de carga do que o solo solto.
Synonyms
compacted soiltamped soilconsolidated soildensified soil
Antonyms
loose soilunconsolidated soiluncompacted soildisturbed soil

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solo compactado
standard term used in civil engineering and construction
São Paulo
solo compactado
common in construction industry
Rio de Janeiro
solo compactado
standard technical term
Portugal
solo compactado
used in geotechnical and civil engineering contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

well-compacted soil foundation
compaction test
soil bearing capacity
ground preparation
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