Features of the Best Soil Sampling Tools

Mar 18, 2019

Having the proper soil sampling tools and equipment is essential to getting an accurate read on the quality of soil at a site. But aside from just being an auger or a probe, there are several key feat … Read More

Specific Gravity of Soils Explained & Its Importance

Feb 20, 2019

There are many different ways that engineers can learn about the properties of soil at a construction site. Testing the specific gravity of soils is one of the most important. Learn more about this in … Read More

How to Measure Soil Temperature for Better Gardening

Jan 09, 2019

Gardening is a labor of love. If you’ve been doing it for years, you know that sentiment is true. If you’re a beginner, you might not think so yet, especially if you’ve experienced s … Read More

Why & How To Use pH Meters For Soil Testing

Dec 19, 2018

If you've had trouble with gardening in the past, it might not be because you're lacking a green thumb. The true culprit could be that your soil's pH level is too high or low for your plants to live i … Read More

Which Soil Testers Do You Need Before Construction?

Nov 15, 2018

There are a great number of soil tests available to help determine what engineering is needed before construction can begin at a site. The tests are a critical part of construction material testing (C … Read More

Steps & Tips For Successful Proctor Soil Compaction Tests

Oct 11, 2018

Of all the material tests that take place at a construction site, the Proctor soil compaction test is one of the most important. Performing accurate testing in-situ or in the lab can determine the suc … Read More

Air and Concrete: How Much Should They Mix?

Sep 10, 2018

The air entrainment process is a crucial for creating strong concrete that can weather the elements. As such, the concrete air test is just as necessary as other common strength and slump tests. Befor … Read More

Why Steel Can’t Replace Concrete Strength Testing

Aug 20, 2018

Using steel reinforcements for concrete structures has been one of the greatest engineering innovations for concrete construction. But, while rebar does add extra, critical strength to concrete, it ca … Read More