Soil Compaction: Bulk Density vs Porosity

Calculate soil bulk density from core sample weight and volume, then derive total porosity, air-filled porosity, and assess root restriction thresholds.

 
0
Physical Constants Reference
ConstantSymbolValue
Speed of lightc2.99792458×10⁸
Planck's constanth6.62607015×10⁻³‴
Boltzmann constant1.380649×10⁻²³
Avogadro's numberNₐ6.02214076×10²³
Gravitational constantG6.6743×10⁻¹¹
Gas constantR8.31446
Elementary chargee1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹
Electron massmₑ9.1093837015×10⁻³¹
Proton massmₚ1.67262192369×10⁻²⁷
Fine-structure constantα7.2973525693×10⁻³
Advertisement

How It Works

Calculate soil bulk density from core sample weight and volume, then derive total porosity, air-filled porosity, and assess root restriction thresholds

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Core sample weight — The core sample weight recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.
  • Volume — The volume recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.
  • Air-filled porosity — The air-filled porosity recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.
  • Assess root restriction thresholds — The assess root restriction thresholds recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the bulk density porosity result against the clinical thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the core sample weight, volume, air-filled porosity, assess root restriction thresholds for the patient or scenario you are assessing. Calculate soil bulk density from core sample weight and volume, then derive total porosity, air-filled porosity, and assess root restriction thresholds. Use the bulk density porosity result to inform your clinical assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions