How to Measure Soil Strength and the Factors Affecting It

Soil or shear strength refers to the soil’s capacity to accommodate and withstand a structural load without shearing or deformation. It alludes to the soil’s mechanical properties — whether it could remain cohesive while being subjected to an external force.[1] It is one of the essential mechanical properties of the soil. In geology and civil […]

Ultimate guide on Clegg Impact Testers

Reference to this article: ConductScience, Ultimate guide on Clegg Impact Testers (2022). doi.org/10.55157/CS20220727 What Is a Clegg Impact Tester? Clegg Impact Tester, also known as Clegg Hammer or Clegg Impact Hammer, is a portable device used to determine a surface’s shock absorption and bearing capacity. It is used to measure and control the strength of […]

Nitrogen Cycle Steps and Their Relevance in the Ecosystem

The nitrogen cycle is a group of biogeochemical processes that harvest the element (nitrogen) from the Earth’s reservoirs, transform it into biologically active chemical forms so that organisms in the ecosystem can consume and reap benefits before returning the element to its sources. The chemical transformation in each nitrogen cycle step redistributes nitrogen between the […]

Soil Biology: How It Influences Soil Formation

Soil biology is a branch of science that focuses on the organisms living in or interacting with the soil. These organisms can be microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi, or macroorganisms such as plants and animals.  Their activities instigate physical, chemical, and biological processes that take place above and below ground. In the long run, […]