similarities between sandy soil and loamy soil
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Answer:
Sandy and loamy soil are similar in the content of air and the particles and substances that they are composed of.
Explanation:
Sandy soil is composed of weathered rocks.It has poor water holding capacities and is low in nutrients.
It is good for drainage system.However, it is not good for growing plants.
It is formed by fragmentation of rocks.
Loamy soil is composed of sand, silt and clay.It has water and moisture retaining capacity.
It has hummus.It has higher pH and inorganic materials.
Sandy soil and Loamy soil , both of them are made of inorganic particles, derived from weathered rock and volcanic material.
The soil texture is similar as it is of particle size.
Both of these have similar air contents.
Answer:
Soil is composed of three different sizes of materials. Gravel and rock are the largest size. Sand is the mid size fraction. Clay is the finest material.
Explanation:
Sandy soils and clay are both easy to place into smaller areas like underneath structures, tanks or pipes. They both behave differently given the addition of water. Water makes sand more slippery so it will compact better. If too much water is added, sand can become quick when given any motion. Thus equipment used to compaction is different. A smooth drum roller will work fine. If it is a vibratory compactor/roller it will work even better. The Engineer will specify the ideal moisture range for the compaction specific to each project.
Loamy soils require some water to compact. Too much water will cause the clay to turn into mud that does not compact. The limit of water for compaction is called the liquid limit. A “sheep’s foot” compactor roller works well for clay. The Engineer will provide a moisture range for the specific clay being used.
In most cases, a moisture range and compaction specification will be required for placing, watering and compacting a given mix of gravel, sand and clay soils. Engineers often require a Proctor test be made to show that the soil mixes are compacted properly in accordance with the specifications.
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