Here is a list of seven physical properties of soil: 1. Soil Texture 2. Soil Structure 3. Density of Soil 4. Pore Space 5. Soil Consistence 6. Soil Colour. 1. Soil Texture: The relative size of soil particles is expressed by the term texture; more specially the texture is the relative proportions of different size, groups or separates. Classification of [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Cation Exchange 2. Cation Exchange Capacity (C.E.C.) of Soils 3. Factors Affecting Cation Exchange Capacity 4. Importance. Introduction to Cation Exchange: Cation exchange is a reversible process in which the cations are exchanged or interchanged between the solid and liquid phases or between the solid and solid phases when they [...]
The relative proportions of solids, water, and air have a strong influence on the engineering behavior of a soil as well as on its resistance to deformation due to loads from structures. The following basic physical properties are defined and used to study and understand the soil behavior: 1. Physical Properties in Terms of Volume: i. Void ratio. ii. Porosity. [...]