TC1, TC2 or TC3? What Your Technical Category Means for Your Build

TC1, TC2 or TC3? What Your Technical Category Means for Your Build

Fil Engineers
Published on: 01/10/2026

A plain-language guide to TC1, TC2 and TC3 land classifications and what each means for your foundation design.

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Liquefaction and Your Section: What It Means for Your Foundations

Liquefaction and Your Section: What It Means for Your Foundations

Fil Engineers
Published on: 01/10/2026

A plain-language look at liquefaction, how it can affect your section, and why it matters for your foundation design.

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