The future of green building depends on what comes out of our soil. TreeHugger Melissa tells us that it is World Soil Day, and quotes the Soil Science Society of America: Soil provides ecosystem ...
Simulated Mars soil can be packed together into a solid brick-like material — without needing any added ingredients to hold it together. That might mean real Martian soil could be easily used as a ...
Solar foundation firm Ojjo came up with a truss that works well for soils with cobbles or caliche among others, as well as bedrock. Image: Ojjo In a utility-scale solar project in the US, the ideal ...
Students in Soil Science 100 examining wet soil at UC Davis Russell Ranch, October 2016. A teaspoon of soil teems with billions of microbes that are vital to all life on Earth. UC Davis researchers ...
Soft sediments deposited by glacial Lake Agassiz require deep foundations for major buildings and structures, complicating construction and adding to costs. Dirt was piled to "preload" the soil where ...
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 ...