What happens as a raindrop impacts bare soil has been fairly well-studied, but what happens to raindrops afterward is poorly ...

Panoramic view of the hardened surface in the southern section of the Epang Palace Photo: Courtesy of CASS. Archaeological ...

Director of agronomy hints proposal for unilateral fertilizer production plant in eastern Ethiopia ...

Excavations of an ancient construction site in Pompeii have revealed the process of how Romans mixed their self-healing ...

Before any structure is built, engineers must understand what lies beneath the surface. This video explains geotechnical (soil) investigation, why it’s critical for safety and cost efficiency, and how ...

Architects also praise rammed earth’s high thermal mass—insulative properties that regulate a building’s indoor temperature.

Long dismissed as poor construction, ‘self-healing’ lime clasts have helped Ancient Roman structures persist for millennia. In A Nutshell Romans mixed quicklime directly with volcanic ash before ...

Researchers say the findings could help predict how such brick age over 5, 10 or even 20 years on the lunar surface, bringing China’s vision of its “Guanghan Palace” a little closer to reality. China ...

Have you ever wondered what lies beneath a towering skyscraper or a sturdy bridge? It’s not just concrete and steel; the very ground it stands on plays a monumental role. Understanding the impact of ...

Jess Davies receives funding from UKRI research councils. She is affiliated with the Soils in Planning and Construction Task Force. John Quinton receives funding from UKRI research council, the EU and ...

Santa Barbara had to pay $4.7 million in contingency funds for soil remediation at the Police Station headquarters under construction. Credit: Joshua Molina / Noozhawk photo The City of Santa Barbara ...