Analyzing Soil Deformation
The intensification of land use practices worldwide has brought about a significant issue of soil deformation. Heavy machinery usage on arable lands increases the load and frequency of wheeling, resulting in soil compaction and deeper degradation of hydrological and pneumatic functions. To assess the potential risks associated with irreversible soil deformation, it's imperative to understand the soil's mechanical stability.
A prevalent approach involves determining the pre-compression stress, often done through static loading in oedometer tests. Another viable method is conducting agricultural scientific research that involves repeated cyclic or dynamic loading studies, such as wheel passes or animal trampling.