Category: Soils & Materials Laboratory Testing

Soil Exploration Technical Tour

Soil Exploration Technical Tour    Earth Systems and ASCE Santa Barbara/Ventura YMF/Branch present a soil exploration technical tour on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, from 8 a.m to 9 a.m. Earth Systems demonstrates how the engineers and staff develop geotechnical reports and observations. It includes a presentation on borings.   Registration Register HERE and then join the group at Arundell… Read more »

Hydroconsolidation of Soils

Hydroconsolidation of soils is an all too common problem in southern California.   Hydroconsolidation According to the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG) expansive and collapsible soils are frequent and costly geologic hazards. Hydroconsolidation is commonly referred to as soil collapse. Typically, it occurs when loose, dry, sandy soils become saturated and settle. Geology… Read more »

Dams and Our Infrastructure

Much of the infrastructure in the United States is aged and in need of renovation and replacement. Dams, in particular, are deteriorating, some of them to dangerous levels. Much of the 87,000 dams in this country are nearing 50 years old and need our attention. To completely modernize the US infrastructure (roads, bridges, dams, etc.)… Read more »