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An earth structure is a building or other structure made largely from soil. Since soil is a widely available material, it has been used in construction since prehistory . It may be combined with other materials, compressed and/or baked to add strength.
Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE or reinforced soil) is soil constructed with artificial reinforcing. It can be used for retaining walls , bridge abutments, seawalls , and dikes . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Although the basic principles of MSE have been used throughout history, MSE was developed in its current form in the 1960s.
The foundation of a structure's infrastructure transmits loads from the structure to the earth. Geotechnical engineers design foundations based on the load characteristics of the structure and the properties of the soils and bedrock at the site. Generally, geotechnical engineers first estimate the magnitude and location of loads to be supported ...
Articles relating to earth structures, buildings or other structures made largely from soil. Since soil is a widely available material, it has been used in construction since prehistory . Subcategories
An earth sheltered house in Switzerland (Peter Vetsch) An earth shelter, also called an earth house, earth-bermed house, earth-sheltered house, [1] earth-covered house, or underground house, is a structure (usually a house) with earth against the walls and/or on the roof, or that is entirely buried underground.
Earth moving equipment (c. 1922) Flattened and leveled construction site. Road roller in the background. Excavation may be classified by type of material: [1]: 13.1 Topsoil excavation; Earth excavation; Rock excavation; Muck excavation – this usually contains excess water and unsuitable soil
Earth structures (7 C, 13 P) G. Geosynthetics (14 P) L. Landslide analysis, prevention and mitigation (1 C, 11 P) S. Geotechnical shoring structures (4 C, 10 P)
Ashraf is the founder, president, and CEO of Computers and Structures, Inc., [3] a structural and earthquake engineering software company based in Berkeley, California. [4] Upon founding the privately held company in 1975, Ashraf co-created the first structural-engineering software available to the personal computer , [ 5 ] and has since ...