Soils Engineering

Soil is something that many people take for granted, thinking that it is an unexciting part of our planet. While some might find it unexciting, that does not take away from its importance. Everything we build must transfer its weight to the soil of our earth and if you don't know what is below you things can get messing in a hurry. If you are a student or an individual that is planning a DIY home project that may need to take soil stability into account, take a look through our Soils Engineering pages to find some useful information!

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If you want to understand the general types of soil and their characteristics, check out:

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If you need to classify your soil using the USCS or AASHTO systems, here are the steps:

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If you want to break down a given soil into components and carry out basic calculations that highlight an individual soil's qualities, try this page:

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