Dynamic compaction is a ground improvement method that utilises repeated high‐energy impacts to densify and stabilise loose granular soils. This technique has evolved from traditional field methods ...

Keywords: Liquefaction remediation. Silty soils. Dynamic compaction (DC). Vibro-stone columns (SC). Hazard mitigation. Saturated sands. Non-plastic sands ...

Soil is often perceived simply as "dirt," but in reality, it is a dynamic, living system that acts as Earth's natural sponge.

From mild winters to heavier equipment, farmers face several uncontrollable factors, adding layers to the soil compaction problem. “Our winters have been milder, and snowfall has been lighter in ...

Soil compaction can devastate yields for years. An upcoming webinar series hosted by the University of Minnesota and NDSU on the subject brings together experts from the U.S., Canada and Australia.

The calendar may say it’s time to get in the fields, but the soil conditions should determine our actions. After a long winter, most of us suffer from cabin fever and we want to get out and busy. This ...

Regardless of what you’re growing, spring is an exciting time of year. But it doesn’t come without challenges. Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for ...

A 2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll survey of 945 farmers shows increasing concern about soil compaction from heavier farm equipment.

Soil compaction might not seem like the most exciting topic, but the proper completion of this step is essential. If soil compaction is not performed adequately, settlement of the soil could occur and ...

ROCK SPRINGS - Sweetwater County lawmakers have sponsored a legislative amendment that may bring some relief to the beleaguered homeowners in Rock Springs whose homes were impacted by a controversial ...

ROCK SPRINGS — Underground subsidence has been a problem in Rock Springs since the railroad arrived in 1868 and miners began digging for coal for the Union Pacific’s locomotives. As Rock Springs grew, ...