Effects of Remediation and Time on Compacted Coastal Sage Scrub Soil
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
College
College of Natural Sciences
Major
Geological Sciences
Location
Event Center A&B
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Joan Fryxell
Start Date
5-27-2014 1:00 PM
End Date
5-27-2014 2:30 PM
Abstract
This Study is an examination of the effect different types of remediation and time have had on an area of coastal sage scrub damaged by having 10-15 feet of construction spoils overburden from a nearby construction project. This study utilized a specialized soil compaction tool to hammer a rebar spike into the ground to test the degree of compaction of the soil. It was found that the soil had undergone non-liner hardening since 2010. This hardening is attributed to the formation of a surficial caliche layer.
Effects of Remediation and Time on Compacted Coastal Sage Scrub Soil
Event Center A&B
This Study is an examination of the effect different types of remediation and time have had on an area of coastal sage scrub damaged by having 10-15 feet of construction spoils overburden from a nearby construction project. This study utilized a specialized soil compaction tool to hammer a rebar spike into the ground to test the degree of compaction of the soil. It was found that the soil had undergone non-liner hardening since 2010. This hardening is attributed to the formation of a surficial caliche layer.
