736 Pages
by
CRC Press
736 Pages
by
CRC Press
Principles of Soil Physics examines the impact of the physical, mechanical, and hydrological properties and processes of soil on agricultural production, the environment, and sustainable use of natural resources. The text incorporates valuable assessment methods, graphs, problem sets, and tables from recent studies performed around the globe and offers an abundance of tables, photographs, and... Read more
Importance of Soil Physics Basic Definitions and Concepts Soil Solids Soil Structure Porosity Manifestations of Soil Structure Soil Strength and Compaction Soil Rheology and Plasticity Water Soil Water Content Soil Qater Potential Water Flow in Saturated Soils Water Flow in Unsaturated Soils Water Infiltration in Soil Water Evaporation from Soil Solute Transport Soil Temperature and Heat Flow in Soils Soil Air and Aeration Physical Properties of Gravelly Soils Special Problems Appendix A: Units and Conversions Appendix B: Properties of Water
Biography
Lal, Rattan; Shukla, Manoj K.
