May 8, 2023 | News/General
Ancient Concrete How Ancient Concrete Stood the Test of Time Concrete is a widely used building material today due to its strength, durability, and versatility. However, the history of concrete dates to ancient times when the Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians developed...
May 30, 2025 | News/General
Your Guide to Storage PIG Trailers What is a Storage PIG Trailer? Mintek storage PIG trailers, sometimes simply referred to as PIGS, are large mobile tank trailers intended to store dry bulk powders like lime or cement. Although Mintek specializes in lime-based...
Mar 6, 2023 | Drying, Modifying, Stabilizing
Soil Compaction Test for Construction What Is Soil Compaction Testing? Soil compaction testing for construction determines if adequate mechanic stress was applied at the appropriate water content to achieve maximum density. Assuming fixed compaction effort, the only...
Nov 6, 2022 | Environmental
Disposal Methods of Hazardous Waste Common Methods of Hazardous Waste Disposal The proper management of hazardous waste, including hazardous waste disposal and recycling, requires an understanding of both the federal and state regulations to make sound decisions and...
Nov 6, 2022 | Modifying, Stabilizing
Remediating Expansive (Shrink-Swell) Soils What is an Expansive (Shrink-Swell) Soil? Expansive soil is one of the more problematic soils due to its ability to cause damage to roads, foundations, and other various structures as it undergoes significant volumetric...
