A guide to soil compaction and soil compactors

Vibration involves downward impact force. Oscillation involves tangential kneading. SAKAI America, Inc. How soil compactors work Modern soil compactors primarily rely on three dynamic methods to achieve density: vibration, impact, and oscillation (dynamic kneading). However, compaction can also be done under static loading and/or by manipulation (kneading). Understanding the difference between these is essential for […]

Construction industry highlights at CES 2026

Construction industry OEM heavyweights arrived at CES 2026 ready to show off cutting edge solutions that rise to the heady task of today’s industry challenges, including labour, safety, and productivity shortcomings. Here are the construction industry highlights that I got to explore at CES 2026. Bobcat The visual centrepiece of Bobcat‘s CES presence was the […]

State grants bridge joint permit

A giant bridge deck expansion joint, stranded near landlocked Spokane for more than three weeks because it was so heavy, was granted an oversize load permit Tuesday, clearing the way for a new hauler to take it the remaining 300 miles to Tacoma. Three cranes were used to hoist the 100-ton steel-and-neoprene deck expansion joint […]