Upload NowEverything you need to know about measuring soil loss! 1. Multi-Slot Divisor: The multi-slot divisors are the device used for measuring the runoff and soil loss from runoff plots or small areas. It is an integral component of runoff plot. Its constructional feature consists of several slots of same dimension. The slots are fitted at […]
How to Measure Soil Loss: Tools and Devices | Soil Engineering
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How to Conserve Rainwater in Arid Regions? | Soil Engineering
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The rainwater conservation and harvesting systems may be in-situ or ex-situ depending upon the area of rainwater collection, harvesting and storage. When rainwater is collected within the area of harvesting, it is called as in-situ management. Whereas, in ex-situ, harvested rainwater is diverted and stored outside the harvesting area. In case of in-situ rainwater conservation, […]
How to Reduce Runoff? | Soil Engineering
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It is strongly recommended to provide mechanism for safe disposal of excess runoff. Improvements in soil conditions and soil-water regime can be accomplished by runoff management techniques. Various field management techniques suitable for dry areas are described below: 1. Indigenous Techniques: a. Farm Bunding: In this technique a bund is constructed around the field using […]