How Do Wildfires Affect Soil?
November 12, 2019
Wildfires have a significant impact on the properties of the soil. The heat of the fire burns away all of the vegetation and organic matter
What Are Sinkholes, And Why Do They Form?
June 25, 2019
The name speaks for itself: a sinkhole is a hole that has formed from the originally normal ground that has sunk in, but how and
Cover Crops May Improve Soil Health & Help The Environment
March 27, 2019
Have you ever heard of “cover crops?” If not, get used to hearing about them. Cover crops are special and specific types of crops which
All Geotechnics Is Local
February 1, 2019
Many of us have heard this famous expression: “All Politics is Local.” Incidentally, the same idea applies to the geotechnical and environmental engineering profession. In
What Are “Modified” Soils Reports?
January 11, 2019
Considering some new construction on your home? Here’s something you should definitely familiarize yourself with: some jurisdictions (such as the city of Glendale) allow for
Sometimes Bigger Is Better (For Home Improvement Projects)
January 8, 2019
With the ever-increasing value of land in metropolitan areas, property owners are encouraged to make improvements on underutilized properties. This generally involves making additions to
What Is Geotechnical Engineering?
November 28, 2018
Geotechnical engineering plays an enormously important role in the building of any structure. The soil and rock the building sits atop will form the all-important
Keeping Soil Healthy Without Excess Nitrogen
September 26, 2018
Ever since the first farmers settled and began to cultivate fields of crops to feed themselves and their neighbors, they have been pressed to produce
Sinking San Francisco Tower Proves Value Of Geotechnical Engineering
February 14, 2018
San Francisco’s fourth-tallest skyscraper has a big, expensive problem: it’s sinking. Not only that, but it’s sinking twice as fast as originally feared. How does
Mexico Quake Is A Prime Example Of The Importance Of Soil Engineer Analysis
September 27, 2017
After a school collapsed in Mexico City this month following a devastating 7.1 earthquake, leading to multiple fatalities, officials are coming to the grim conclusion
