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Nichols, Dr. Mark L.

Soil Compaction Criteria
Society: ASABEMain Category: Agricultural & BiologicalSub Category: SoilEra: 1930sDateCreated: 1933National Soil Dynamics LaboratoryAuburnState: ALZip: 36832Country: USAWebsite: https://www.asabe.org/awards-landmarks/asabe-historic-landmarks/soil-compaction-criteria-25.aspxCreator: Nichols, Dr. Mark L.

Historically, Farm Tillage Tools Were Designed Without Scientific Knowledge Of How Tools Work The Soil. Thus, A Tool Designed To Operate In One Soil Pulled By A Mule Might Not Operate Satisfactorily In Another Soil Or When Pulled By A Tractor At Higher Speeds. Traction And Flotation Problems Appeared With The Introduction Of Tractors. The Importance Of Developing A Scientific Approach To The Study Of Tillage And Traction Became Apparent During The Transition From Animal To Mechanical Power.

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1990
Image Credit: Courtesy Wikicommons/Blonder1984 (CC BY-SA 3.0)Image Caption: Soil compaction
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Soil Compaction Criteria

Historically, Farm Tillage Tools Were Designed Without Scientific Knowledge Of How Tools Work The Soil. Thus, A Tool Designed To Operate In One Soil Pulled By A Mule Might Not Operate Satisfactorily In Another Soil Or When Pulled By A Tractor At Higher Speeds. Traction And Flotation Problems…

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