Upload NowThe relative proportions of solids, water, and air have a strong influence on the engineering behavior of a soil as well as on its resistance to deformation due to loads from structures. The following basic physical properties are defined and used to study and understand the soil behavior: 1. Physical Properties in Terms of Volume: […]
Physical Properties of Soil
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Soil Texture: Definition, Determination and Importance
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition of Soil Texture 2. Determination of Soil Texture 3. Importance. Definition of Soil Texture: Texture means size of the particles. Soil texture is the average size of the soil particle which depends on the relative proportion of sand, silt and clay in the soil. If […]
Pore Space: Types and Factors Affecting it | Soil
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After reading this article you will learn about the pore space in soil and factors affecting it. Types of Pore Space in a Soil: The pore space in a soil represents that part of the soil volume which has been occupied by air or water. Pore space in a soil may be of the following […]