Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Soil compaction is a significant issue affecting agricultural productivity and soil health. This research paper delves into the development and application of an innovative Proctor apparatus, which represents a novel method for assessing both surface and sub-surface soil compaction. The study focuses on six different soil types: Clay, Clay loam, Silt, Silt loam, Silty clay, and Silty clay loam. Traditional methods for measuring soil compaction often focus on soil compatibility at surface conditions, limiting the comprehensive understanding of soil integrity. The soil samples were collected, prepared, and subjected to compaction using varying compaction efforts and moisture contents. The relationship between moisture content and dry density, known as the Proctor curve, was analyzed for each soil type. The results demonstrated that the maximum dry density (MDD) increased with increasing compaction effort, indicating denser packing of soil particles. The slope of the Proctor curve provided insights into the compaction characteristics of the soil, with steeper slopes indicating higher susceptibility to compaction.