Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Volodymyr Bulgakov, Simone Pascuzzi, Volodymyr Nadykto, Valerii Adamchuk, Viktor Kaminskiy, Volodymyr Kyurchev, Francesco Santoro
Summary: One of the basic requirements for controlled traffic farming is the precise motion of all agricultural equipment on permanent traffic lanes. In this paper, the influence of tractor and soil parameters on the depth of the permanent traffic lanes is studied. It is found that a low soil cone index and higher inflation pressure in tractor tires can increase the depth of the lanes.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Afshin Famili, Wayne A. Sarasua, Alireza Shams, William J. Davis, Jennifer H. Ogle
Summary: Periodic measurement and identification of pavement rutting locations using mobile terrestrial LiDAR scanning (MTLS) data is crucial for pavement management programs. Calibrated MTLS systems can provide accurate transverse profiles for identifying pavement rut areas. Analyzing the curvature of MTLS raster surfaces can reliably identify pavement rutting locations, leading to the development of a novel method for this purpose.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Gang Li, Jinli Zhang, Jia Liu
Summary: This study investigates the pullout capacity of conventional and end-bearing torpedo anchors (TAs) through pullout model tests. The results show that end-bearing TAs outperform conventional TAs in terms of pullout capacity. Increased embedment depth, relative density, and bearing plate area significantly increase the pullout capacity of end-bearing TAs.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Abdolmajid Moinfar, Gholamhossein Shahgholi, Yousef Abbaspour-Gilandeh, Israel Herrera-Miranda, Jose Luis Hernandez-Hernandez, Miguel Apolonio Herrera-Miranda
Summary: The study found that different tractor driving system types have an impact on soil compaction and behavior, with the 4WD system resulting in the lowest soil bulk density and the FWD system leading to the highest. The FWD system also caused the maximum vertical soil compression, while soil displacement in the horizontal and lateral directions was larger compared to the other systems. In addition, soil compaction decreased with increasing speed and depth.
Article
Forestry
Maxim Piskunov
Summary: This study analyzes the influence of logging machines on soil deformation by measuring rut depth and stump locations. The results show variations in rut depth along the track and introduce the regularity of rut formation caused by the presence of stumps. The spatial influence factor of the root system and the stump location relative to the track explain a portion of the rut size variability.
CROATIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Qinke Wang, Zhongbo Hu, Yukun Ji, Jianlin Ma, Wenlong Chen
Summary: This study investigated the uplift piles in soil-rock combined layers and explored the failure mode of bedrock and ultimate uplift capacity of rock-socketed piles through static loading tests and an analytical model. The results are of practical significance for the uplift design and optimization of pile foundation in combined composite ground.
ROCK MECHANICS AND ROCK ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Adnan Qadir, Uneb Gazder, Karam-un-Nisa Choudhary
Summary: The study found that the use of flexible geogrids can provide higher resistance to rutting in asphalt pavement. Additionally, the use of center gradation of aggregates significantly reduces rutting depth, while the control samples with fine gradation showed the highest rut depths.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Gang Li, Jinli Zhang, Jia Liu, Yu Xi, Honggang Kou
Summary: As a new type of anchoring foundation, the torpedo anchor is simple to install, cost-effective, and has a high bearing capacity. By conducting pullout model tests, the effects of pullout angle and bearing-plate radius on the bearing characteristics of different types of torpedo anchors were compared and analyzed. Regression analysis was used to establish the V-H envelope of torpedo-anchor bearing capacity, showing an outward convex trend and a strong correlation. The results provide valuable insights for predicting the bearing capacity of torpedo anchors.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Robert Benkovic, Danijel Jug, Luka Sumanovac, Irena Jug, Krunoslav Mirosavljevic, Domagoj Zimmer, Teuta Benkovic-Lacic
Summary: Intensive agricultural practices can cause soil compaction, which affects crop growth and development. This study investigated the impact of different tillage systems on soil compaction and the influence of tractor tire pressure on penetrometer resistance during sowing. The results showed that different tillage systems and tire pressures had varying effects on soil compaction.
Article
Engineering, Ocean
Qiyi Zhang, Yuan Zhang, Haodi Lin, Liang Feng
Summary: This study simulated the horizontal bearing capacity and soil deformation around a large-diameter monopile under seismic load using numerical methods. An empirical degradation coefficient for the horizontal ultimate bearing capacity of the monopile was proposed to evaluate the effect of seismic load on bearing capacity. The study analyzed soil deformation law and failure mechanism by comparing key points at different crossing sections, and discussed parameters that may affect bearing capacity and excess pore pressure.
APPLIED OCEAN RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenfeng Chen, Qichao Liu, Erlei Wang
Summary: This study conducted basic physical and mechanical property tests on soil in a typical immersion area of the Xiaonanhai Hydropower Station, analyzing the influence of saturation on soil mechanical properties and immersion on the bearing capacity of shallow foundations.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Fangfang Ma, Weinan Chen, Jinsong Wang, Dashuan Tian, Qingping Zhou, Shuli Niu
Summary: The temporal stability of ecosystem productivity is crucial for providing reliable ecosystem services in the face of global changes. While there has been extensive research on the response of above-ground net primary productivity (ANPP) stability to nitrogen (N) enrichment, the impact on below-ground net primary productivity (BNPP) stability is still unclear, hindering our understanding of ecosystem stability as a whole system.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana B. Espinosa, Victor Revilla-Cuesta, Marta Skaf, Roberto Serrano-Lopez, Vanesa Ortega-Lopez
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of ladle furnace slag (LFS) as a binder for clayey soils, and found that the addition of LFS can effectively stabilize the soil and improve its strength characteristics.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana B. Espinosa, Victor Revilla-Cuesta, Marta Skaf, Roberto Serrano-Lopez, Vanesa Ortega-Lopez
Summary: The study demonstrates that using ladle furnace slag (LFS) as a soil stabilizer can significantly increase the bearing capacity and compressive strength of the soil, with good stabilization effects on different types of soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Dong-Mei Zhang, Xiang-Hong Bu, Jian Pang, Wen-Ding Zhou, Yan Jiang, Kai Jia, Guang-Hua Yang
Summary: This study investigates the effect of soil on the internal water pressure bearing capacity in water conveyance tunnels. Model tests and an analytical solution are used to analyze the contribution of soil to the bearing capacity. The results show that the soil plays a significant role in bearing the internal water pressure after the double-lining cracks.
JOURNAL OF ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY-SCIENCE A
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose M. Febles Gonzalez, J. M. Febles Diaz, Nelson Moura B. Amaral Sobrinho, Alfredo Tolon-Becerra, Xavier Lastra-Bravo, Guido F. Botta
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2019)
Article
Forestry
Patricio Mac Donagh, Santiago Jose Elias Velazco, Guido F. Botta, Tomas Schlichter, Frederick Cubbage
Article
Soil Science
Maria Josefina Masola, Carlos Agustin Alesso, Maria Eugenia Carrizo, Gonzalo Berhongaray, Guido Fernando Botta, Rainer Horn, Silvia Imhoff
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Soil Science
Guido F. Botta, Diogenes L. Antille, Gustavo F. Nardon, David Rivero, Fernando Bienvenido, Enrique E. Contessotto, Alejandra Ezquerra-Canalejo, Juan M. Ressia
Summary: Soil compaction can negatively affect soil hydraulic, biogeochemical, and plant physiological processes. Controlled traffic farming can increase yields and decrease the negative impact of compaction compared to random traffic, which leads to lower grain yields and income. Future development of controlled traffic farming in Argentina shows potential for improving crop productivity and profitability.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Guido Fernando Botta, Gustavo Fabian Nardon, Rafael Guirado Clavijo
Summary: Crop establishment is influenced by soil preparation and sowing methods. This study compared the effects of different tillage methods on wheat and soybean yields and seedling emergence. Results showed that traditional tillage had higher yields and better seedling emergence compared to no-tillage. Additionally, both tillage systems caused subsoil compaction.
Article
Geography
Miguel Angel Garcia-Arias, Alfredo Tolon-Becerra, Xavier Lastra-Bravo, Ursula Torres-Parejo
Summary: Depopulation in rural areas is a major concern, with young people's migration intentions closely linked to human capital, social capital, and innovation. Research indicates that gender, personal attachment, father's education level, and interest in family history are the main factors influencing young people's decisions to stay in their hometowns.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
David Rivero, Guido F. F. Botta, Diogenes L. L. Antille, Alejandra Ezquerra-Canalejo, Fernando Bienvenido, Mustafa Ucgul
Summary: Selecting the appropriate tyre configuration and settings is important for minimizing soil compaction and power loss, and optimizing traction. This study investigated the effect of different tyre configurations, sizes, and inflation pressures on soil strength and rolling resistance. The results showed that heavier tractors had greater power loss in rolling resistance, and rut depth was directly related to tyre inflation pressure.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Gustavo F. Nardon, Guido F. Botta
Summary: This review examines the methods for measuring and evaluating in-row seed spacing in precision planting, focusing on corn crop. Indirect methods, such as optical or radio wave seed sensors, are commonly used, while direct methods are still under development. The limitations of these technologies include seed detection in the furrow, which affects planter speed and equipment cost.
SPANISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Gustavo F. Nardon, Guido F. Botta, Kojo A. Aikins, David Rivero, Fernando Bienvenido, Diogenes L. Antille
Summary: No-tillage farming can improve crop productivity and reliability compared to conventional tillage. Different seeding system configurations were studied, with the best results seen when a notched disc row cleaner was used in front of a turbo coulter blade. This configuration resulted in the highest crop residue cover, plant emergence counts, and yield and gross income for sunflowers.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Enrique Ernesto Contessotto, Guido Fernando Botta, Marcos Esteban Angelini, Fernando Bienvenido, David Rivero, Federico Matias Pelizzari, Diego Gabriel Ghelfi, Ayelen Ileana Nistal
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different agricultural vehicle wheels on soil compaction, finding that tires with higher inflation pressure result in increased cone index and rut depth. It was concluded that a typical Argiudol soil cannot prevent compaction under a continuous no-tillage cropping system, especially when tire ground pressure exceeds 77.6 kPa.
REVISTA DE LA FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS AGRARIAS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Enrique Ernesto Contessotto, Guido Fernando Botta
REVISTA DE LA FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS AGRARIAS
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ramon Jesus Hidalgo, Oscar Ruben Pozzolo, Jose Fabio Dominguez, Laura Gimenez, Guido Fernando Botta
REVISTA DE LA FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS AGRARIAS
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Guido Fernando Botta, Jose Fernando Bienvenido, Diogenes Luis Antille, Ezequiel Ricardo David Rivero, Enrique Ernesto Contessotto, Diego Gabriel Ghelfi, Ayelen Ileana Nistal, Federico Matias Pelizzari
REVISTA DE LA FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS AGRARIAS
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Agricultural Engineering
Guido F. Botta, Diogenes L. Antille, Fernando Bienvenido, David Rivero, Enrique E. Contessotto
18TH INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ENGINEERING FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(2019)
Article
Soil Science
Lin Liu, Yili Lu, Robert Horton, Tusheng Ren
Summary: A new approach is presented in this study to estimate the parameters of the soil water retention curve (SWRC). The new method accurately estimates SWRCs by using measured thermal conductivity-water content curves, soil texture, bulk density, and field capacity water content.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Zhongshan Dai, Yong Zhang, Yujie Wei, Chongfa Cai
Summary: This study investigates the effects of erosion degradation and long-term manure fertilization on soil properties and crop yield in Northeast China. Results show that erosion degradation and manure fertilization have lasting impacts on soil physical structure throughout the soil profile, while their effects on soil nutrient properties are focused in shallow layers. Manure fertilization significantly improves soil functional index (ISI) and maize yield for degraded soils. Erosion degradation has a greater influence on ISI and maize yield than manure fertilization.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Xintong Xu, Ruiyu Bi, Mengxin Song, Yubing Dong, Ying Jiao, Bingxue Wang, Zhengqin Xiong
Summary: The substitution of organic fertilizers for inorganic fertilizers has a significant impact on soil organic carbon (SOC) and can help combat soil degradation and climate change in intensive vegetable production.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Moritz Koza, Roger Funk, Julia Poehlitz, Christopher Conrad, Olga Shibistova, Tobias Meinel, Kanat Akshalov, Gerd Schmidt
Summary: Semi-arid regions in Central Asia are experiencing wind erosion due to steppe conversion and unsustainable farming practices. A study conducted in Kazakhstan used a mobile wind tunnel to assess soil erodibility under real conditions. The results showed significant differences in soil erosion based on initial conditions and mechanical stress, emphasizing the importance of proper soil management to prevent severe events.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Tong Li, Guorui Li, Zhiqiang Lu, Deqiang Zhao, Yuze Li, Ziting Wang, Xiaoxia Wen, Yuncheng Liao
Summary: Conservation agriculture with three management principles is effective in mitigating soil erosion and nutrient loss. This study found that no tillage significantly increased soil extracellular enzyme activities, while legume incorporation only had a significant effect on phosphorus-acquiring enzymes. Crop diversity positively influenced the no tillage-induced increase in enzyme activities.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Zahra Khasi, Mohammad Sadegh Askari, Setareh Amanifar, Kamran Moravej
Summary: This research aims to evaluate the applicability of visual soil evaluation methods for agricultural systems in semi-arid regions and assess the relationship between soil physical quality and crop yield. The results indicate that visual evaluation methods can effectively assess soil conditions, and optimal soil structural quality is crucial for sustainable crop production.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Amin Jannatul Ferdous, Xiaolin Wang, Katie Lewis, John Zak
Summary: Conservative agricultural management strategies can enhance crop productivity by altering soil microbiome, and incorporating legumes into cover crops in semi-arid regions can improve the dynamics of rhizobial communities. There is a strong underlying relationship between soil management and bacterial diversity in the soil.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Haiman Wang, Wankui Ni, Haisong Liu, Kangze Yuan
Summary: This study investigates the structural strength of the Loess-Paleosol Sequence (LPS) and finds that the strength tends to increase with burial depth, with the loess layer weaker than the paleosol layer. The microstructure of the LPS also undergoes significant transformations with increased burial depth, transitioning from an overhead structure to a matrix structure. These findings highlight the importance of climate conditions on the structural strength of the LPS.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Ranabir Chakraborty, V. K. Sharma, Debarup Das, D. R. Biswas, P. Mahapatra, D. K. Shahi, M. Barman, K. A. Chobhe, D. Chakraborty
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of long-term nutrient management practices on P fractions and P adsorption-desorption behaviour of an acid soil with a soybean-wheat cropping system. The findings revealed that amorphous Fe and Al, which play a significant role in P fixation, increased due to cultivation. The NPK+Lime treatment offered the most balanced approach, improving both crop yield and P uptake while effectively managing P dynamics in the soil. On the contrary, long-term application of NPK+FYM in an acid soil may result in faster P saturation of adsorption sites and increase the chances of leaching and eutrophication. Tailored P fertilization strategies should be developed to better utilize the PFe and PAl fractions and supplementing applied P.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Yuan Li, Ying Li, Qingping Zhang, Gang Xu, Guopeng Liang, Dong-Gill Kim, Carmen Rosa Carmona, Mei Yang, Jianming Xue, Yangzhou Xiang, Bin Yao, Yuying Shen
Summary: Agricultural intensification has led to severe degradation of croplands in China. Converting degraded croplands to grasslands can increase soil organic carbon and nitrogen content, but may decrease soil pH and available phosphorus. The duration of conversion and mean annual precipitation are major factors influencing soil changes.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Xinliang Wu, Sixu Yao, Jinxing Zhou
Summary: The coupling effect of slaking and mechanical breakdown on aggregate stability was evaluated using a new method. This method can partition the unique and shared effects of these two breakdown mechanisms and showed better performance in predicting soil erosion compared to existing methods.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Xinni Ju, Lei Gao, Dongli She, Yuhua Jia, Zhe Pang, Yaji Wang
Summary: This study linked soil pore structures quantified by X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanning and infiltration processes traced using stable hydrogen and oxygen isotopes under different land uses in the red soil region of southern China. The results showed that soil pore characteristics mainly affected soil water transport, while other soil properties played more important roles in soil water retention. CT-based porosity and soil texture were considered crucial indicators in the evaluation of water exchange during infiltration processes.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Hongwei Xu, Qing Qu, Jiaping Yang, Zhen Wang, Minggang Wang, Rentao Liu, Sha Xue
Summary: This study systematically analyzed the effects of drought on terrestrial ecosystem C-N-P stoichiometry on a global scale. The results showed that drought significantly decreased the C:N ratio in soil, enzymes, shoots, and roots. Soil microbes were limited by N, whereas plants were restricted by P under drought stress. Drought intensity and duration were negatively correlated with shoot N:P and vector angle.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Sara L. Bauke, Sabine J. Seidel, Miriam Athmann, Anne E. Berns, Melanie Braun, Martina I. Gocke, Julien Guigue, Timo Kautz, Ingrid Koegel-Knabner, Juliette Ohan, Matthias Rillig, Michael Schloter, Oliver Schmittmann, Stefanie Schulz, David Uhlig, Andrea Schnepf, Wulf Amelung
Summary: Agricultural production in Central Europe is increasingly affected by extreme drought events. This study found that incorporating organic matter, especially biowaste compost, into the subsoil significantly increased root growth and subsequently improved crop nutrient uptake, biomass, and grain yield. The incorporation of green waste compost had less pronounced effects.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Xi Chen, Xuesong Wang
Summary: Based on the application of the integrated wind erosion modeling system, this study comprehensively simulated the loss and conservation of nutrients during aeolian dust emissions in the arid and semiarid areas of China. The results showed a decreasing trend in nutrient losses over the past two decades, with the ecosystems playing a crucial role in preventing these losses. The prevention rates of different land cover types were generally high, indicating the effectiveness of conservation measures.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)