Due to the adjustment of soil particles under the action of loading, there is some settlement at zero loading, this is known as the ___________

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A construction site investigation is a process that includes ground investigation, documentary studies, and site surveys. It's a crucial part of the design and construction process because it addresses the inherent risk associated with the ground.  Here are some ground investigation techniques: Cable percussive boreholes Window sample drilling Deep window sample borehole Rock coring Rotary boreholes Rotary core drilling Dynamic probing Trial pits  Soil investigation, also referred to as soil testing or soil analysis, is a geotechnical investigation of the soil condition carried out... Show more

Due to the adjustment of soil particles under the action of loading, there is some settlement at zero loading, this is known as the ___________