For many construction projects, geotechnical engineering is required in order to assess the engineering behavior of earth materials.  Evaluating these materials is necessary prior to embarking on a construction project on the surface or within the ground.  This is done to investigate subsurface conditions and materials, determine the physical and […]

View complete article here. In the previous issue I wrote an article on sustainability which concluded that, when it comes to foundations, sustainability is really a win-win situation. Whether sustainability is achieved by reusing an existing foundation, using fly ash instead of cement in the concrete, or applying additional testing […]