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The Effect Of Organic Matter On Maximum Compactability Of Soil, Grant W. Thomas, Gerald R. Haszler, Robert L. Blevins
The Effect Of Organic Matter On Maximum Compactability Of Soil, Grant W. Thomas, Gerald R. Haszler, Robert L. Blevins
Soil Science News and Views
Bulk density is the weight of a given volume of soil expressed by soil scientists as grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm3). The higher the bulk density, the lower the volume of soil occupied by pore space, that volume of soil in which air and water reside. Because of this, there is much interest on the degree to which soil can be compacted.
The Proctor test is a means of determining the maximum bulk density that can be attained in a soil sample. This "maximum compactibility" is widely used on highways and building foundations but has had little use in agricultural …