Abstract
Bulk density is the weight of a given volume of soil expressed by soil scientists as grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm3). The higher the bulk density, the lower the volume of soil occupied by pore space, that volume of soil in which air and water reside. Because of this, there is much interest on the degree to which soil can be compacted.
The Proctor test is a means of determining the maximum bulk density that can be attained in a soil sample. This "maximum compactibility" is widely used on highways and building foundations but has had little use in agricultural soils. In the fall of 1994 we began to determine maximum compactability on samples from plots and fields with variable land use history in Kentucky. This is a report of the preliminary results.
Publication Date
1995
Volume
16
Number
8
Repository Citation
Thomas, Grant W.; Haszler, Gerald R.; and Blevins, Robert L., "The Effect of Organic Matter on Maximum Compactability of Soil" (1995). Soil Science News and Views. 122.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/pss_views/122
