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Mechanics and Related Processes in Structured Agricultural Soils (Hardcover, 1989 ed.) Loot Price: R4,509
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Mechanics and Related Processes in Structured Agricultural Soils (Hardcover, 1989 ed.): W.E. Larson, G. R. Blake, R. R....

Mechanics and Related Processes in Structured Agricultural Soils (Hardcover, 1989 ed.)

W.E. Larson, G. R. Blake, R. R. Allmaras, W.B. Voorhees, S.C. Gupta

Series: NATO Science Series E:, 172

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Agricultural soils are subjected to many applied mechanical stresses that influence their behavior. Stresses arise from tillage machines, seeders and chemicals applicators, tractors, and equipment for harvest and transport. Applied stresses may compact or loosen the bulk soil. Micro sections of soil (aggregates or clods) may be compacted during tillage while the bulk soil is loosened. Because most granular soils are combined into structural units of varying sizes with different strengths and properties, prediction of the effect of stresses on the behavior of bulk soils is difficult. The basic strength properties of soil are determined by many fac tors: the size distribution of particles, chemical and mineralogical properties of inorganic clay fraction, the organic matter content and composition, the water content and the stress history. These factors combine and interact to produce many possible behavior patterns. Changes in structure of the soil from applied stresses and biologi cal reactions may profoundly influence storage and transmission of water, heat, and air, and the mechanical resistance to penetration by plant roots. They may also affect the traction of vehicles. Manipulation of structural properties of soils by tillage implements is a major cost under most crop production systems. Reduced energy use is also a significant conservation objective. Improved management systems are very dependent upon a better understanding of soils' response to applied stresses. The content of this book resulted from a NATO Advanced Research Workshop held in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A. September 13-16, 1988."

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Imprint: Springer
Country of origin: Netherlands
Series: NATO Science Series E:, 172
Release date: July 1989
First published: 1989
Editors: W.E. Larson • G. R. Blake • R. R. Allmaras • W.B. Voorhees • S.C. Gupta
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 274
Edition: 1989 ed.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7923-0342-8
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > General
Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > Soil science, sedimentology
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LSN: 0-7923-0342-3
Barcode: 9780792303428

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