The non-coaxiality of the directions of principal stresses and principal plastic strain rates in granular soils under stress rotations has long been observed and recognized in soil tests using both ...

Internal erosion and seepage flow represent critical processes in the evolution of granular soils, with direct implications for the stability of natural and engineered structures such as embankment ...

The millions of acres scorched by wildfires and left susceptible to mud slides could be shored up by spreading inexpensive granules that a lawn care entrepreneur says will keep soil in place when the ...

QUESTION -- We live in an 83-year-old, two-storey home in River Heights and before the snow flew this past winter, there was approximately a four-inch gap/space between my foundation and the soil on ...

His current work is conducted in avenues of basic research relevant to granular material behavior as well as applicable research related to pile design and construction. The basic research ...

Healthy soil is the foundation of a thriving cropping system. Below, are a variety of organically approved soil amendments ...

Soil compaction might not seem like the most exciting topic, but the proper completion of this step is essential. If soil compaction is not performed adequately, settlement of the soil could occur and ...

A solid understanding of soil types, as well as a firm grasp of the different types of machines and the applications they're designed for, can help ensure successful soil compaction during ...

Every fall after the growing season is over, I continue my soil-building regime by planting a winter cover crop. You’ll sometimes hear cover crops used in this type of application referred to as a ...