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What are tilts and shifts? What are the remedial measure to control this?

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  v   What are tilts and shifts? What are the remedial measure to control this?   ü   Tilt: - This occurs when a structure leans or inclines often due to differential settlement of the foundation different forces.   ü   Shifts: - This involved horizontal movement or displacement of the structure, typically caused by lateral soil pressure, seismic activity or poor anchoring.   ·         Remedial Measures:-   1)      Soil Stabilization 2)      Proper foundation design 3)      Underpinning 4)      Anchors & Bracing 5)      Drainage Systems 6)      Monitoring Systems