CILA CH3 Practice Questions - CILA Certificate CH3 Handling Claims For Specific Losses (Option 1 - General) Exam

What is the primary difference between 'subsidence' and 'settlement'?

Subsidence is downward movement of the site, settlement is downward movement due to building weight. Subsidence only occurs in clay soils. Subsidence is sudden, settlement is gradual. They are interchangeable terms.

Correct Answer:

Subsidence is downward movement of the site, settlement is downward movement due to building weight.

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