scholarly journals Evaluation of Saturated Hydraulic Characteristics and its Influence on Some Physical and Chemical Properties of Soils Developed on Coastal Plain Sands of Obufa Esuk Orok in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 35-45
Author(s):  
E. A. Akpa ◽  
A. I. Akpama ◽  
O. Oyedele
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Particle Density ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Total Porosity ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Cross River State

The study highlights the evaluation of saturated hydraulic characteristics and its influence on some physical and chemical properties of soils developed on coastal plain sands of Obufa Esuk Orok in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Sixteen grids designed in an experimental plot measured 6 m x 6 m were used for field studies and sixteen (16) soil samples were collected in each of the grid using a soil auger for particle size analysis, bulk density, particle density, total porosity and saturated hydraulic conductivity. The samples were analyzed using standard laboratory procedures. The result showed that the soils were predominantly high in sand content with a mean value of 860.6 g kg-1 and low in silt and clay contents with mean values of 56.1 g kg-1 and 83.3 g kg-1 respectively. The soil texture was predominantly loamy sand. The saturated hydraulic conductivity showed rapid with a mean value of 36 cm min-1. Total porosity was high, a mean value of 52.4 %. Bulk density was low, a mean value of 1.21 Mgm-3 while Particle density was moderate, mean value of 2.55 Mgm-3.  The soil pH showed very strongly acid milieu (mean pH in water = 5.1). Organic carbon and Total nitrogen were low with mean values of 1.1 % and 0.09 % respectively. Available phosphorus was high with a mean value of 36.66 mg kg-1. The exchangeable acidity and exchangeable bases were generally low with mean values of 2.54, 0.59, 0.08 and 0.053 cmolc/kg for calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium and 0.261and 0.416 cmolc/kg for aluminum and hydrogen. The correlation coefficient (r) between the saturated hydraulic conductivity and texture showed that there was a positive relationship between saturated hydraulic conductivity and sand, silt and clay (correlation coefficient of r = 0.0013, 0.062 and 0.119) at p≤0.05 indicating good relationship. There was also a positive linear relationship between the saturated hydraulic conductivity and bulk density, particle density and total porosity (correlation coefficient values of r = 0.224, 0.03 and 0.107) at p≤0.05 respectively. Despite the positive relationship existed in their correlation, cultural practices such as minimum, zero, mulch tillage and other conservational practices should be adopted to help maintain the rapid condition of the saturated hydraulic conductivity to avoid restriction of water movement and other soluble nutrients in the soil.

Lateral variability of forest floor properties under second-growth Douglas-fir stands and the usefulness of composite sampling techniques

1986 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 1128-1132 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. E. Carter ◽  
L. E. Lowe
Keyword(s):  
Bulk Density ◽  
Forest Floor ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Douglas Fir ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Weighted Arithmetic ◽  
Second Growth ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Composite Samples

Lateral variability of forest floor physical and chemical properties is examined in LF and H horizons under six naturally regenerated, second-growth Douglas-fir (Pseudotsugamenziesii (Mirb.) Franco) stands in coastal southwestern British Columbia. The number of samples required to predict a mean value at two confidence levels (P = 0.01 and 0.05) and two allowable errors (10 and 20%) are given for each variable. Total C, N, P, S, Zn, pH, and lipids were the least variable, requiring 2–13 samples to estimate a plot mean with a 10% allowable error at the 95% confidence level in LF horizons and 3–51 samples per lot in H horizons. Total K, Cu, and Mn were found to have moderately high lateral variability, while total Ca, Mn, Al, and Fe all required large numbers of samples to estimate the plot mean. In the second part of the paper, composite samples weighted by field depth and bulk density are compared with the depth and bulk density–weighted arithmetic mean of subsamples analyzed individually. Values from analysis of composite samples were within one standard deviation of the mean, with the exception of P and Cu in the LF horizons and lipids in both horizons. Composite values and mean values were significantly correlated across the six sites for all variables except lipids in LF horizons and total C and Mn in both horizons. Composite samples are suggested to provide an adequate estimate of the mean value of subsamples analyzed individually for most purposes and, for some variables (i.e., Ca, Fe, Al, and Mn), the only feasible method of obtaining an estimate of the mean.

scholarly journals Physical characteristics of soils in the landslide areas of Cadac-an Watershed in Leyte, Philippines

2019 ◽  
pp. 115-129
Author(s):  
Jorge Cabelin ◽  
Beatriz Jadina
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Particle Density ◽  
Field Capacity ◽  
Liquid Limit ◽  
Physical Characteristics ◽  
Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Total Soil ◽  
Water Holding

Landslides have become very frequent in Leyte which justifies the need for soil assessment and characterization of the landslide-prone areas in the province. This study assessed the physical characteristics of soils from the landslide areas in Cadac-an watershed in Leyte, Philippines. Landslide cuts located in the central highlands of Cadac-an watershed were used as representative profiles in this study. These were examined, characterized and sampled for the analyses of soil physical properties which include particle size distribution (Pipette method), bulk density (Paraffin-clod method), particle density (Pycnometer method), porosity, total soil wet density, water holding capacity and field capacity (Gravimetric method), saturated hydraulic conductivity (Constant head method), liquid limit and plastic index. Generally, soils from the landslide areas in Cadac-an watershed had a sandy loam to clay loam to clayey texture, low bulk density, low particle density, high porosity, moderate total soil wet density, moderate to high water holding capacity, low to moderate field capacity, moderately high to high saturated hydraulic conductivity, moderate liquid limit and low plastic index. Based on the above characteristics, the soils are susceptible to landslide occurrence thus it is highly recommended to conduct constant assessment and monitoring the area.

scholarly journals VARIABILIDADE ESPACIAL DA CONDUTIVIDADE HIDRÁULICA DO SOLO SATURADO EM LATOSSOLO AMARELO DISTROCOESO, NO MUNICÍPIO DE CRUZ DAS ALMAS

Irriga ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 259-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karla Silva Santos Alvares de Almeida ◽  
Luciano Da Silva Souza ◽  
Vital Pedro Da Silva Paz ◽  
Fagner Taiano Dos Santos Silva ◽  
Davi Ney Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Spatial Dependence ◽  
Total Porosity ◽  
Soil Bulk Density ◽  
Constant Load ◽  
Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Laboratory Methods ◽  
Normality Test ◽  
E Mail

VARIABILIDADE ESPACIAL DA CONDUTIVIDADE HIDRÁULICA DO SOLO SATURADO EM LATOSSOLO AMARELO DISTROCOESO, NO MUNICÍPIO DE CRUZ DAS ALMAS  KARLA SILVA SANTOS ALVARES DE ALMEIDA1; LUCIANO DA SILVA SOUZA1; VITAL PEDRO DA SILVA PAZ1; FAGNER TAIANO DOS SANTOS SILVA2; DAVI NEY SANTOS1 E JULIANA DA SILVA LOPES PEREIRA1 1Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia – UFRB, Rua Rui Barbosa, 710 – Campus Universitário – CEP 44380-000 – Cruz das Almas – BA, e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] do Estado de Santa Catarina – UDESC, Centro de Ciências Agroveterinárias – CAV, Av. Luiz de Camões, 2090 – CEP 88520-000 -  Lages – SC, e-mail: [email protected]  1 RESUMO O objetivo desse trabalho foi caracterizar a variabilidade espacial da condutividade hidráulica do solo saturado (K0) utilizando dois métodos de laboratório e amostras com diferentes volumes em Latossolo Amarelo Distrocoeso localizado no Município de Cruz das Almas. Foram coletadas amostras com estrutura indeformada em dois tipos de anéis volumétricos com 0,081 m de altura e 0,070 m de diâmetro (≈312 cm3) e com 0,05 m de altura e de diâmetro (98 cm3). Nos mesmos pontos de amostragem da K0 foram coletadas amostras deformadas para quantificação de areia, silte, argila, porosidade total, macro e microporosidade, densidade do solo em uma malha amostral de 7 x 7 pontos espaçados em 2,0 x 2,0 m, totalizando uma área de 196,0 m². Os resultados foram submetidos à análise estatística exploratória e teste de normalidade de Shapiro-Wilk; posteriormente, verificou-se a dependência espacial pela análise geoestatística. Os resultados revelaram que para a profundidade de 0-0,15 m a condutividade hidráulica determinada no permeâmetro de carga constante no cilindro de volume maior apresentou menor coeficiente de variação, indicando uma melhor representatividade das amostras; a densidade do solo apresentou índice de dependência espacial moderada, com alcance de 1,22 m e semivariograma tipo esférico para a profundidade de 0-0,15m; para a profundidade de 0,15-0,30 o índice de dependência espacial foi forte, com alcance de 1,54 m e semivariograma tipo exponencial. Palavras-chave: condutividade hidráulica saturada, Tabuleiro Costeiro, geoestatística.  ALMEIDA, K. S. S. A.; SOUZA, L. S.; PAZ, V. P. S.; SILVA, F. T. S.; SANTOS, D. N.; PEREIRA, J. S. L.SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY OF SATURATED SOIL USING TWO LABORATORY METHODS AND SAMPLES WITH DIFFERENTS VOLUMES     2 ABSTRACT The objective of this work was to characterize the spatial variability of saturated hydraulic conductivity (K0) using two laboratory methods and samples with different volumes in Oxisoil Distrocoeso located in the city of Cruz das Almas. Deformed structural samples were collected in two types of volumetric rings with 0.081 m long and 0.070 m in diameter (312 cm3) and 0.05 m in height and diameter (98 cm3). In the same sampling points of K0 deformed samples were collected for quantification of sand, silt, clay, total porosity, macro and microporosity, bulk density in a sample grid of 7 x 7 points spaced at 2.0 x 2.0 m totaling an area of 196.0 m². The results were submitted to exploratory statistical analysis  and Shapiro-Wilk normality test; later, the spatial dependence was verified by geostatistical analysis. The results showed that for the depth of 0-0.15 m the hydraulic conductivity determined in the constant load permeameter in the higest volume  cylinder showed a lower coefficient of variation, indicating a better representativeness of the samples; soil bulk density showed moderate spatial dependence index, with a range of 1.22 m and pherical-type semivariogram to the depth of 0-0.15m; to the depth of 0.15-0.30 the spatial dependence index was strong, reaching 1.54 m and exponential semivariogram. Keywords: Saturated hydraulic conductivity, coastal plain, geostatistics

scholarly journals Shrink-swell potential, hydraulic conductivity and geotechnical properties of clay materials for landfill liner construction

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 365-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcin K. Widomski ◽  
Witold Stępniewski ◽  
Rainer Horn ◽  
Andrzej Bieganowski ◽  
Lucjan Gazda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Particle Density ◽  
Total Porosity ◽  
Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Landfill Liner ◽  
Angle Of Internal Friction ◽  
Drying And Rewetting ◽  
Swell Potential ◽  
Basic Characteristics ◽  
Clay Materials

Abstract This paper presents studies concerning the applicability of two clay materials for the construction of a sustainable landfill liner. The studies consisted in determination of basic characteristics of the materials, eg particle size distribution, bulk density, particle density, total porosity, pore size, mineralogy, specific surface area, nanoparticle size, and Atterberg limits, as well as measurements of their geotechnical and hydraulic parameters, such as in situ saturated hydraulic conductivity, modules of primary and secondary compression, cohesion, and angle of internal friction. Furthermore, the effects of compaction performed by the Proctor method at various water contents on swelling and shrinkage characteristics and saturated hydraulic conductivity were investigated in order to determine the compliance with the national requirements for selection of material for landfill liner construction. The determined characteristics and geotechnical parameters of the tested clay materials allowed qualifying them as suitable for municipal landfill construction. The shrinkage potential of the tested clays observed was rated as moderate to very high. The cyclic drying and rewetting of the clay materials performed resulted in a significant increase in saturated hydraulic conductivity. Thus, the clay sealing layers, as part of a multilayer liner, should be very carefully operated, preventing the drying out of the clay sealing and assuring the possibility of its constant saturation.

scholarly journals INFLUÊNCIA DA COMPACTAÇÃO E DO CULTIVO DE SOJA NOS ATRIBUTOS FÍSICOS E NA CONDUTIVIDADE HIDRÁULICA EM LATOSSOLO VERMELHO

Irriga ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 242-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amauri Nelson Beutler ◽  
José Frederico Centurion ◽  
Cassiano Garcia Roque ◽  
Zigomar Menezes de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Soil Compaction ◽  
Soil Surface ◽  
Total Porosity ◽  
Soil Condition ◽  
Agricultural Science ◽  
Water Infiltration ◽  
Loose Soil ◽  
Physical Attributes

INFLUÊNCIA DA COMPACTAÇÃO E DO CULTIVO DE SOJA NOS ATRIBUTOS FÍSICOS E NA CONDUTIVIDADE HIDRÁULICA EM LATOSSOLO VERMELHO   Amauri Nelson BeutlerJosé Frederico CenturionCassiano Garcia RoqueZigomar Menezes de SouzaDepartamento de Solos e Adubos, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Jaboticabal, SP. CEP 14870-000. E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]  1 RESUMO              Este estudo teve como objetivo determinar a influência da compactação e do cultivo de soja nos atributos físicos e na condutividade hidráulica de um Latossolo Vermelho de textura média. O experimento foi conduzido na Universidade Estadual Paulista – Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Jaboticabal (SP). Os tratamentos foram: 0, 1, 2, 4 e 6 passadas de um trator, uma ao lado da outra perfazendo toda a superfície do solo, com quatro repetições. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado para a condutividade hidráulica e, em esquema fatorial 5 x 2 para os atributos físicos. Foram coletadas amostras de solo nas faixas de profundidades de 0,02-0,05; 0,07-0,10 e 0,15-0,18 m, por ocasião da semeadura e após a colheita para determinação da densidade do solo, porosidade total, macro e microporosidade do solo. A condutividade hidráulica do solo foi determinada após a colheita. O tempo entre a semeadura e a colheita de soja foi suficiente para aumentar a compactação do solo apenas na condição de solo solto. A compactação do solo reduziu a condutividade hidráulica em relação a condição natural (mata) e a condição de solo solto, sendo que esta não foi reduzida, após a primeira passagem, com o aumento no número de passagens.  UNITERMOS: Densidade do solo, porosidade do solo, infiltração de água, soja.  BEUTLER, A. N.; CENTURION, J. F.; ROQUE, C. G.; SOUZA, Z. M. COMPACTION AND SOYBEAN GROW INFLUENCE ON PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES AND  HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY IN RED LATOSSOL SOIL   2 ABSTRACT  The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of compaction and soybean grow on physical attributes and hydraulic conductivity of a Red Latossol, medium texture soil. The experiment was carried out in the experimental farm at the Paulista State University  – Agricultural Science College, Jaboticabal – São Paulo state. The treatments were 0, 1, 2, 4 and 6 side-by-side tractor strides on the soil surface with four replications. The experimental design was completely randomized for hydraulic conductivity and a 5 x 2 factorial design for soil physical attributes. Soil samples have been collected at 0.02-0.05, 0.07-0.10 and 0.15-0.18 m depth at sowing season and after harvest in order to determine soil bulk density, total porosity, macro and micro porosity. Soil hydraulic conductivity was determined after harvest. The time period between the soybean sowing and harvesting was enough to increase soil compaction only in loose soil condition. Soil compaction reduced hydraulic conductivity compared to the natural (forest) and loose soil condition  KEYWORDS: Bulk density, soil porosity, water infiltration, soybean.

scholarly journals Implications of Agricultural Gypsum Doses in Physical-Hydric Attributes of a Typic Haplortox and on Root Growth and Soybean Productivity

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 549
Author(s):  
Francisco de Assis Guedes Júnior ◽  
Deonir Secco ◽  
Luiz Antônio Zanão Júnior ◽  
Luciene Kazue Tokura ◽  
Marcos Felipe Leal Martins
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Root Growth ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Total Porosity ◽  
Calcium Deficiency ◽  
Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Soil Density ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Physical Attributes

The response to agricultural gypsum, as a conditioner of the root environment in depth, has been observed for most annual crops. These responses are attributed to the better distribution of roots of the crops in depth in the soil by the reduction of chemical impediments, caused by the exchangeable aluminum and calcium deficiency in these layers, which allows to the plants the use of greater volume of water when they occur summer. In this way, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of gypsum doses on physical-hydric attributes, root growth and soybean productivity. The experiment was conducted at the Agronomic Institute of Paraná (IAPAR) in Santa Tereza do Oeste-PR. The soil was classified as Typic Haplortox. Five doses of agricultural gypsum were evaluated: 0; 3; 6; 9 and 12 t ha-1, in outline randomized block design with six repetitions. Soil density, total porosity, macroporosity, microporosity and saturated hydraulic conductivity were evaluated at layers of 0.0-0.1; 0.1-0.2 and 0.2-0.3 m. Soybean productivity and root growth were also evaluated. Data were submitted to regression analysis. The physical attributes soil density, macroporosity and saturated hydraulic conductivity did not differ significantly with the application of the gypsum doses in the 0.0-0.1 and 0.2-0.3 m layers. However, in the 0.1-0.2 m layer, due to pressures imposed by the machines and agricultural implements deforming the soil, there were significant differences in the physical attributes of the density, macroporosity and saturated hydraulic conductivity. There was no significant difference in grain productivity and root growth of soybean.

scholarly journals Effect of Biochar Application and Re-Application on Soil Bulk Density, Porosity, Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity, Water Content and Soil Water Availability in a Silty Loam Haplic Luvisol

Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Toková ◽  
Dušan Igaz ◽  
Ján Horák ◽  
Elena Aydin
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Soil Water ◽  
Soil Water Content ◽  
Soil Bulk Density ◽  
Relative Increase ◽  
Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Soil Drought ◽  
Silty Loam

Due to climate change the productive agricultural sectors have started to face various challenges, such as soil drought. Biochar is studied as a promising soil amendment. We studied the effect of a former biochar application (in 2014) and re-application (in 2018) on bulk density, porosity, saturated hydraulic conductivity, soil water content and selected soil water constants at the experimental site in Dolná Malanta (Slovakia) in 2019. Biochar was applied and re-applied at the rates of 0, 10 and 20 t ha−1. Nitrogen fertilizer was applied annually at application levels N0, N1 and N2. In 2019, these levels were represented by the doses of 0, 108 and 162 kg N ha−1, respectively. We found that biochar applied at 20 t ha−1 without fertilizer significantly reduced bulk density by 12% and increased porosity by 12%. During the dry period, a relative increase in soil water content was observed at all biochar treatments—the largest after re-application of biochar at a dose of 20 t ha−1 at all fertilization levels. The biochar application also significantly increased plant available water. We suppose that change in the soil structure following a biochar amendment was one of the main reasons of our observations.

scholarly journals Modification of sandy soil hydrophysical environment through bagasse additive under laboratory experiment

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.A. Abd El-Halim ◽  
Arunsiri Kumlung
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Laboratory Experiment ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Sandy Soil ◽  
Sandy Soils ◽  
Total Porosity ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Weight Basis ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Study Results

Abstract Until now sandy soils can be considered as one roup having common hydrophysical problems. Therefore, a laboratory experiment was conducted to evaluate the influence of bagasse as an amendment to improve hydrophysical properties of sandy soil, through the determination of bulk density, aggregatesize distribution, total porosity, hydraulic conductivity, pore-space structure and water retention. To fulfil this objective, sandy soils were amended with bagasse at the rate of 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3 and 4% on the dry weight basis. The study results demonstrated that the addition of bagasse to sandy soils in between 3 to 4% on the dry weight basis led to a significant decrease in bulk density, hydraulic conductivity, and rapid-drainable pores, and increase in the total porosity, water-holding pores, fine capillary pores, water retained at field capacity, wilting point, and soil available water as compared with the control treatment

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