After reading this article you will learn about the relationship between porosity and density of soil. % soil space = bulk density/particle density Since, % pore space + % soil space = 100 or % pore space 100 – % solid space or % pore space = 100 – bulk density/particle density × 100 % […]
Relationship between Porosity and Density of Soil
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Porosity of Soil: Meaning and Factors Affecting
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Porosity of Soil 2. Types of Pores in Soil 3. Factors Affecting Porosity of Soil. Meaning of Porosity of Soil: Pore-spaces (also called voids) in a soil consist of that portion of the soil volume not occupied by solids, either mineral or organic. The […]
Density of Soil: Meaning and Types
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After reading this article you will learn about the meaning and types of density of soil. Meaning of Density: Density is the weight per unit volume of a substance. It is expressed in gram per cubic centimeter or pound per cubic foot or mega gram per cubic metre (Mg m-3). Two density measurements—particle density […]