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ID: #15370
Question
A slight - of the soil's settling rate caused the building's foundation to - which led to the building being deemed unusable.
Options
1
estimation, settle
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2
deviation, bulge
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3
miscalculation, shift
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4
permulation, stabilize
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Explanation
In engineering, a 'miscalculation' of settling rates can lead to a 'shift' in foundations. This shift can compromise structural integrity, fitting the context of the building becoming unusable.