Accurate determination of deformation parameters in heterogeneous alluvial foundations is critical for the safety and structural integrity of earth dams. The Ménard Pressuremeter Test (PMT) provides a ...

Cal-Cert™ is now the largest construction materials testing (CMT) calibration service provider in the United States. Accredited Labs has brought five of its CMT-focused brands together under the ...

Government incentives, spurred by climate change fears, will likely nudge you toward reduced tillage programs and cover crops in the near future. On-farm tests conducted by Farm Journal field ...

Locus Agriculture is expanding the use of Unpac®, its glycolipid-based soil conditioner, across row and specialty crop production systems where soil compaction and restricted water movement can limit ...

In my 40 years of teaching and consulting, one of the biggest and most frustrating problems I continually encounter is when so called “landscape professionals” and homeowners continue to apply annual ...

Filled with handy tables, charts, diagrams, and formulas, this reader-friendly guide gives authoritative solutions and simplifies each step of every process, from selecting appropriate methods to ...

In the spring many agricultural producers are anxious to get into the field and perform tillage, planting, and chemical applications. However, if field operations are done when the soil is too wet, ...

Regardless of what you’re growing, spring is an exciting time of year. But it doesn’t come without challenges. Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for ...

Proper soil compaction is crucial for both small and large construction projects because it increases soil density and load bearing, ensuring the stability, durability, and longevity of buildings and ...