Soil is the foundation of life on Earth and holds huge importance for agriculture. In addition to this, every other sector, like construction, also relies on different soil types to function ...

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 ...

Liquefied stabilized soil (LSS) is made with construction waste and used for filling and backfilling long, confined spaces where traditional compaction is difficult. Using LSS helps speed up ...

Bricks are part of the collective imagination when thinking about construction. These are elementary, ubiquitous, modular, light, and reliable materials for erecting buildings. However, traditional ...

North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) led a $176 million project to reduce congestion and improve access to the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro. Part of the project ...