Article
Engineering, Geological
Mohammed Zaidi, Nasre-Dine Ahfir, Abdellah Alem, Said Taibi, Bouabid El Mansouri, Yongxiang Zhang, Huaqing Wang
Summary: Managed aquifer recharge is an efficient method of using surface water for groundwater recharge, but soil clogging in infiltration systems can decrease efficiency. Research has shown that in arid and semi-arid areas, soil clogging impacts recharge rates, and the use of X-ray CT technology can investigate the evolution of cracks during drying-wetting paths.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Tiande Wen, Xiangsheng Chen, Longtan Shao
Summary: This study examined the macropore structure of granite residual soil during multiple wetting and drying cycles using X-ray computed tomography. The results showed that the cycles caused soil shrinkage and reduced pore connectivity, leading to an increase in isolated pores. Wetting contributed to the recovery of lost pores and connections, increasing pore space and porosity. The connected macropores played a decisive role in the soil's saturated hydraulic conductivity.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaoyuan Jing, Liuchang Su, Yisen Wang, Miao Yu, Xuguang Xing
Summary: Soil physical properties, including saturated hydraulic conductivity, water holding capacity, bulk density, and water content, are significantly affected by the addition of microplastics (MPs) under wetting-drying cycle conditions. The effects of different MP particle sizes and concentrations on soil physical properties were observed, but were overshadowed by the effects of wetting-drying cycles. The changes in soil physical properties are attributed to the interaction between MPs, soil particles, and frequent wetting-drying cycles.
Review
Soil Science
D. Luke R. Wardak, Faheem N. Padia, Martine I. de Heer, Craig J. Sturrock, Sacha J. Mooney
Summary: This paper reviews 34 studies that demonstrate the influence of zero-tillage (ZT) on porosity, depending on soil texture, pore size class, and depth. ZT can also affect important transport mechanisms that impact the fate of agrochemicals in soils, although the effects on hydraulic transport are less clear.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dvir Hochman, Maoz Dor, Yael Mishael
Summary: The effects of soil wetting and drying cycles on soil structure and pollutant fate are significant, with soil stability quantified using an aggregate durability index. Different soil types and land uses show varying changes in soil structure. Opposite trends in soil aggregation and disaggregation were observed for different clayey soils, with implications for herbicide mobility and fate in the environment.
Article
Polymer Science
Antonio Soldo, Marta Miletic
Summary: This study investigated the durability of biopolymer-improved soil under wetting and drying cycles. The results showed that some biopolymer-amended specimens retained over 70% of their original mass during wetting-drying cycles, and some specimens retained up to 45% of their initial strength during seven wetting-drying cycles. Furthermore, the study revealed that certain damaged soil-biopolymer bonds could be restored with proper treatment.
Article
Soil Science
Fan Bu, Jin Liu, Hong Mei, Zezhuo Song, Zi Wang, Chengjiang Dai, Wei Qian
Summary: Climate variables such as rainfall and high temperature can influence the moisture and cracking of clayey soil, which can lead to environmental and geological disasters. This study investigates the impact of soil thickness, fiber content, and wetting-drying cycles on soil moisture evaporation and crack formation. The results show that a thicker soil layer can delay cracking but may lead to the development of wide cracks and shallow ditches. Sisal fibers can effectively reduce the development of cracks and maintain soil integrity.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Jumanah Hajjat, Marcelo Sanchez
Summary: This study introduces a new apparatus to investigate the cracking behavior and tensile-compressive forces in soils during drying-wetting cycles. The device is equipped with a balance, digital camera, image analysis software, and digital image correlation technique. Results show that tensile forces were higher during the first drying compared to subsequent dryings, while compressive forces during wetting were smaller than the tensile forces during drying. The crack networks became denser as cycles progressed, with new cracks growing in the soil after each stage.
JOURNAL OF GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yang Song, Qier Wu, Franck Agostini, Frederic Skoczylas, Xavier Bourbon
Summary: The study investigated the concrete shrinkage and creep under variable hydric conditions through a long-term experiment, and found that the final mass and strain of concrete were not deeply modified by introducing a rewetting phase.
CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Geetanjali Das, Andry Razakamanantsoa, Gontran Herrier, Dimitri Deneele
Summary: The type of wetting fluid plays an important role in the evolution of lime-treated soil, affecting its physicochemical changes and Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) evolution.
TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Qing Cheng, Chao-Sheng Tang, Dan Xu, Hao Zeng, Bin Shi
Summary: Infiltration behavior in cracked soil was investigated in this study, revealing the distinct stages and critical values associated with surface crack ratio. The healing time of cracks and the influence of surface crack ratio on infiltration capacity were found to be significant factors. Additionally, the study showed that infiltration capacity increases dramatically with increasing surface crack ratio, and also with decreasing initial water content and increasing number of drying-wetting cycles.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ilyas Hafhouf, Ouassila Bahloul, Khelifa Abbeche
Summary: This study characterizes the chemical, mineralogical, and geotechnical properties of Sebkha soils and investigates the effects of drying and wetting cycles on their unconfined compressive strength and salinity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huan-Qin Li, Hu Li, Xin-Yuan Zhou, Ying-Jia Shen, Jian-Qiang Su
Summary: The study investigates the impact of soil moisture and redox potentials on soil microbial community structure and active microbes, revealing that the dynamics of active microbes are influenced by redox potentials. Abundant and rare taxa show differences in response to wetting-drying cycles.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chunhong Chen, Lei Wang, Ronggui Liu, Jiang Yu, Hui Liu, Jinlong Wu
Summary: This study experimentally characterizes the intrusion process of chloride in concrete under drying-wetting cycles. The results show that the chloride penetration of recycled fine aggregate concrete (RFAC) is dependent on the performance of the concrete itself, as well as the replacement rate of recycled fine aggregate (RFA) and the drying-wetting cycles. The incorporation of mineral admixtures, such as fly ash and silica fume, can effectively improve the compactness of the concrete microstructure and its resistance to chloride ions ingress. RFAC mixed with 15% fly ash and 10% silica fume has comparable resistance to chloride penetration as natural aggregate concrete.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Alice Wassermann, Adel Abdallah, Olivier Cuisinier
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of wetting/drying cycles on the mechanical behavior of cement-treated sand, showing that the cycles alter bonding and decrease mechanical performance. The weathering effect is dependent on cement dosage and cycle intensity, with different effects observed for different cement percentages.
TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICS
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Nicolas Bottinelli, Yvan Capowiez
Summary: The traditional categorization of earthworm ecological categories into functional groups based on morpho-anatomical characteristics may not accurately reflect their impact on soil functioning. To address this issue, it is suggested to revisit the original seven ecological categories, test the functionality of selected species within these categories or new tailored ones, and use a trait-based approach to study the correlation between earthworm traits and main soil functions.
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2021)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
S. Mangiarotti, E. Fu, P. Jouquet, M. T. Tran, M. Huc, N. Bottinelli
Summary: The study found that the behavior of earthworms is chaotic and coupled to the dynamics of soil water content in a complex way, interpreted as a habituation/sensitization process. However, this coupling is insufficient to explain the desynchronization of cast production variations observed at different study sites, requiring the consideration of the retroaction of earthworm activity on soil.
Article
Soil Science
G. Le Mer, P. Jouquet, Y. Capowiez, J. Maeght, T. M. Tran, T. T. Doan, N. Bottinelli
Summary: This study examined the degradation dynamics and hydraulic properties of burrows created by anecic earthworms in clayey soil, revealing that fresh and dry casts positively affected water infiltration, while degraded casts had a negative impact on water infiltration. The degradation of burrows led to increased specific surface area, decreased minimum diameter, and increased abundance of cracks connected to burrows, affecting water transfer in soil.
Article
Soil Science
N. Bottinelli, J. L. Maeght, V. N. Tran Le, C. Boonchamni, T. T. Doan, T. M. Tran, Hanane Aroui Boukbida, L. Smaili, P. Jouquet
Summary: This study aimed to investigate relationships between physical and chemical properties of earthworm casts and surrounding soil environment, using samples from northern Vietnam. While no correlation was found between physical properties of casts and topsoil aggregates, significant correlations were observed in chemical properties. The study suggests that the impact of A. khami on soil properties varies, with spatial variability in cast physical properties not related to that of topsoil environment.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
N. Bottinelli, P. Jouquet, T. M. Tran, Hanane Aroui Boukbida, C. Rumpel
Summary: Infrared spectroscopy can be used to track biogeochemical changes in earthworm cast properties during ageing, with aliphatic compound contribution to organic matter remaining consistent but humification index decreasing. Linear discriminant analysis showed a continuous shift from fresh to aged casts and topsoil aggregates, reflecting biogeochemical alterations in cast properties.
Article
Agronomy
Thuy Thu Doan, Phimmasone Sisouvanh, Thanyakan Sengkhrua, Supranee Sritumboon, Cornelia Rumpel, Pascal Jouquet, Nicolas Bottinelli
Summary: Organic amendments such as compost and biochar were found to improve soil organic carbon content and enhance soil chemical properties, particularly for sandy soils in Thailand. However, the combination of both amendments may reduce nutrient availability in the soil.
Article
Entomology
A. K. Harit, E. Ramasamy, N. Babu, M. J. Rajasree, P. Monsy, N. Bottinelli, S. Cheik, P. Jouquet
Summary: This study compared the nest structures of Microcerotermes pakistanicus and Odontotermes obesus termites, showing significant differences in construction and soil chemical properties. It suggests considering carton-nests as a distinct type of soil-nest, along with further research on their impacts on soil and nutrient dynamics.
Review
Soil Science
Philippe C. Baveye, Maria Balseiro-Romero, Nicolas Bottinelli, Maria Briones, Yvan Capowiez, Patricia Garnier, Alexandra Kravchenko, Wilfred Otten, Valerie Pot, Steffen Schluter, Hans-Jorg Vogel
Summary: This article introduces a national symposium held by the Australian Society of Soil Science in 1991 and Professor John Letey's keynote address. The article discusses the importance of soil structure assessment and suggests focusing on the openings in the structure rather than the debris. The article also emphasizes the significance of constantly asking questions, exploring research directions, and optimizing methods.
Article
Soil Science
Pascal Jouquet, Ajay Harit, Vincent Herve, Hemanth Moger, Tiago Carrijo, David A. Donoso, David Eldridge, Helida Ferreira da Cunha, Chutinan Choosai, Jean-Louis Janeau, Jean-Luc Maeght, Thuy Doan Thu, Alexia Briandon, Myriam Dahbi Skali, John van Thuyne, Ali Mainga, Olga Patricia Pinzon Florian, Oumarou Malam Issa, Pascal Podwojewski, Jean-Louis Rajot, Thierry Henri-des-Tureaux, Lotfi Smaili, Mohamed Labiadh, Hanane Aroui Boukbida, Rashmi Shanbhag, Ratha Muon, Vannak Ann, Sougueh Cheik, Saliou Fall, Saran Traore, Simon Dupont, Thomas Chouvenc, Aaron J. Mullins, Syaukani Syaukani, Rainer Zaiss, Tran Minh Tien, Jan Sobotnik, Apolline Auclerc, Rongliang Qiu, Ye-Tao Tang, Hermine Huot, David Sillam-Dusses, Nicolas Bottinelli
Summary: Termites play a key role in tropical ecosystems as soil bioturbators. This study aimed to determine the factors influencing the physical and chemical properties of termite-made soil sheeting. The results showed that sheeting properties were influenced by environmental factors, particularly the properties of the bulk soil. However, classic hypotheses related to termite feeding and building strategies were not supported. The distinction between fungus-growing and non-fungus growing species was useful in differentiating the impact on soil properties. The findings suggest the need to redefine termite functional groups based on their impacts on soil properties.
Article
Soil Science
N. Puche, C. Rumpel, G. Le Mer, P. Jouquet, A. Mazurier, L. Caner, P. Garnier, T. M. Tran, N. Bottinelli
Summary: This study investigates the role of earthworms in stabilizing soil organic carbon (SOC) and the dynamics of SOC protection in earthworm casts. The results show that earthworms play a crucial role in stabilizing SOC through their impact on particulate organic matter (POM) and pore spatial arrangements, resulting in prolonged SOC sequestration.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Guillaume Le Mer, Nicolas Bottinelli, Marie -France Dignac, Yvan Capowiez, Pascal Jouquet, Arnaud Mazurier, Francois Baudin, Laurent Caner, Cornelia Rumpel
Summary: The specific traits of earthworm species may play a role in organic carbon protection through their impact on the microstructural properties of casts.
Article
Soil Science
Q. V. Pham, T. T. Nguyen, D. H. Lam, Y. Capowiez, A. D. Nguyen, P. Jouquet, T. M. Tran, N. Bottinelli
Summary: By studying the morpho-anatomical traits and soil infiltration of 23 earthworm species, it was found that earthworms with larger body weight and muscle thickness can more effectively increase soil infiltration. These traits are related to the mobility and anatomical structure of earthworms and can predict the impact of earthworms on soil infiltration.
Article
Soil Science
Pascal Jouquet, Ajay Harit, Nicolas Bottinelli, David J. Eldridge
Summary: Understanding the impact of soil fauna on soil aggregate dynamics is crucial for soil science, especially in tropical countries where soil erosion is a major issue. In this study, we examined the properties of soil sheeting built by two functional groups of termites and found that the stability of non-fungus growing termites' sheeting was related to the surrounding soil properties. However, the stability of fungus growing termites' sheeting did not have direct or indirect correlations with measured variables. These findings suggest that FG and non-FG termites have different functional consequences on soil aggregate stability in tropical soils.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)