Soil Mechanics: Soil Classification Systems
Soil classification gives generalized information about the behavior and nature of soil belonging to a particular region or location. It also gives …
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Mohs Scale of the Ten Hardnesses - It's "Mohs," not "Moh's!"
The ancient idea of testing the hardness of a particular rock by trying to scratch it with another rock was standardized in the early 1800s. This …
Continue ReadingSoil Mechanics: Flow of Water in Soils
Soil permeability is a characteristic property of soil, and studying it helps to erect better structures, construct stable foundations, and perform …
Continue ReadingSoil Mechanics: Moisture-Density Relationship and Soil Compaction
Soil compaction means increasing soil density that makes working with soil easy, helps in erecting stable structures, and reduces maintenance costs. …
Continue ReadingProblems with Septic Systems - Are Cheap Toilet Paper & Reformulated Detergents to Blame?
Homeowners in the US are facing unprecedented difficulties with their septic systems. Industry insiders are quick to place blame for septic system …
Continue ReadingSoil Mechanics: Chemical and Physical Properties of Soil
The study of the chemical and physical properties of soil helps in managing resources while working with a particular kind of soil. Not all soils have …
Continue ReadingSoil Mechanics: Soil Formation
Understanding the soil formation process is the first step toward understanding the vastness and complexity of soil mechanics.
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Geotechnical Soil Reports
Geotechnical soils reports indicate whether a particular site is suitable for the construction of a permanent or temporary structure.
Continue ReadingHigh Definition Induction Logs and Optical Anisotrophy
High definition induction logs are more accurate and efficient than the conventional well logging methods. HDIL, as they are popularly known as are an …
Continue ReadingSafety Considerations for Bike and Multimodal Paths
Bike paths are as important as highways and proper design guidelines must be followed while designing them. Bicycle safety tips are an important …
Continue ReadingBest Portable Hydrographic Survey Systems
A portable hydrographic survey system must be reliable and precise. Integration of the latest technology with the standard operations of a survey …
Continue ReadingCarpenter Bee Removal & Prevention
It takes quite a while for carpenter bees to actually cause structural damage to a building but if the extent of their damage does get to the …
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