Calculating particle density, bulk density, and total porosity of soil based on its texture

Abstract

This paper provides the verification of coefficients for the calculation of particle density, bulk density, and total porosity based on the texture of soils proposed by Brogowski (1990). The verified and supplemented coefficients for the calculation of particle density, bulk density, and total porosity permit obtaining credible results within the range of analytical errors. The proposed calculations of density and total porosity of soils can be used for the general description of soils. They cannot, however, replace exact scientific research on the physical state of soils.

Keywords

• particle density
• bulk density
• total porosity
• soil texture
• gęstość fazy stałej
• gęstość objętościowa
• porowatość ogólna
• skład granulometryczny