Hydroconsolidation of soils is an all too common problem in southern California. Hydroconsolidation According to the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG) expansive and collapsible soils are frequent and costly geologic hazards. Hydroconsolidation is commonly referred to as soil collapse. Typically, it occurs when loose, dry, sandy soils become saturated and settle. Geology… Read more »
Much of the infrastructure in the United States is aged and in need of renovation and replacement. Dams, in particular, are deteriorating, some of them to dangerous levels. Much of the 87,000 dams in this country are nearing 50 years old and need our attention. To completely modernize the US infrastructure (roads, bridges, dams, etc.)… Read more »
On Wednesday, April 20th, Earth Systems is exhibiting at the 17th Annual APWA Complete Streets & Technology Conference. If you are going to be at the Carson Community Center for the conference, please stop by our booth and say hello. “Complete Streets” is a transportation policy and design approach. It requires streets to be planned,… Read more »
