Results for Engineers Geotechnical Soils

So, you've landed a job as a Geotechnical Engineer. What now? We all know that before performing any site investigation it is prudent to gather as much information that you can about the project site. There are so many resources out there that can help us get an idea of what the subsurface conditions are so that we can select the appropriate subsurface exploration techniques. Below is a list of extremely useful sites that can help you gain some indication as to what…

How often do you see news about a structural collapse or massive landslide occurring somewhere in the world? What happens after such an event occurs?

Healthy soils are the key to a healthier planet! Healthy soils are a huge carbon sink, and are an exciting new field of climate research.

On August 12, 2015, Twining hosted a seminar to design and engineering professionals to talk about the information contained in a geotechnical report and how to subtract it and turn it into design use. Engineers from Cities, Counties and private companies attended this seminar. The attendees had the opportunity to not only learn more about… Continue Reading

Successful construction planning depends on contributions from civil, mechanical and systems designers. As project manager or developer, you are wise to add the expertise of a qualified geotechnical specialist that you trust on your team

Alaska officials are trying to fix the state’s hefty infrastructure problems by tapping the competitive spirit of water and sewer engineers.

Healthy soils reduce water run-off and soil erosion, improve water-holding capacity, maintain soil temperature, have better crop/forage production, increased nutrients, and require fewer inputs so use less oil and gas

The Society of Women Engineers built an integrated marketing and advocacy campaign from century-old letters found in its archives. Those materials are now the foundation of a marketing campaign that’s growing membership and driving advocacy.

The world’s eroding soils might only give us 60 more harvests. Thankfully, farmers already hold the key to saving our soils and food supply.

By: Meaghan Malinowski, MidAtlantic Farm Credit Just as it is important to test your livestock for disease, it is also in your best interest as a farmer to test your soil before fertilizing and pla…