Soil as a Building Material for Buried Infrastructure
Soil is one of the oldest building materials known to mankind. From its earliest use as a building material in ancient Egypt to today’s modern earthen dams, transportation, and building infrastructure, soils have played a vital role in the development of civilization. The importance of soils in buried pipe infrastructure and other vital buried assets are often misunderstood. This presentation will highlight the use of the soil classification systems, compaction requirements and laboratory test that help insure a sustainable buried asset.
Key Takeaways
- 1. Knowledge of the evolution and historical timeline of soils use in the construction industry and the role it plays today.
- 2. Information about the use of the soil classification systems and the affects they have on buried infrastructure.
- 3. Understanding of the requirements of compaction levels and laboratory test that help insure a sustainable buried asset.
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