Subsidence Affects Due to Gypsum Solution in Syracuse, New York

Date

11 May 1984, 8:00 am - 10:30 am

Abstract

Two apartment buildings owned by Syracuse University in the Slocum Heights area underwent extensive differential settlement manifested by foundation cracks. Examination of rock exposures in the nearby area revealed the presence of gypsum beds. Onsite boring and investigation revealed that regrading and installation of french drains and storm sewers influenced the groundwater regime resulting in solutioning of the gypsum and subsequent collapse of underground cavities. Remedial measures included alteration of drainage system and underpinning of apartment structures.

Author

G. W. Lee, Blaaland & Bouck Engineers, P.C., Syracuse, New York
S. P. Clemence, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
S. K. Bhatia, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
S. Anagnost, O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc., Syracuse, New York

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Meeting Name

1st Conference of the International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Document Version

Final Version

Rights

© 1984 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.

Creative Commons Licensing

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

File Type

text

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Lee, G. W.; Clemence, S. P.; Bhatia, S. K.; and Anagnost, S., "Subsidence Affects Due to Gypsum Solution in Syracuse, New York" (1984). International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering. 44.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/icchge/1icchge/1icchge-theme9/44