Prevention strategies for field traffic-induced subsoil compaction: a review

Alakukku, Laura; Weisskopf, Peter; Chamen, W. C. T.; Tijink, F. G. J.; Linden, J. P. van der; Pires, Sandra; Sommer, Claus; Spoor, G.

doi:10.1016/s0167-1987(03)00107-7

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“…In addition, GWC values were also similar for both layers, since the traffic was performed in the field capacity. Thus, the greater BD values at 5.5-10.5 cm depth can be ascribed to the dissipation of the stress applied by the harvester wheels to the soil surface with increasing depth, which is explained mathematically by the Boussinesq equation (ALAKUKKU et al, 2003).…”

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Soil penetration resistance in a rhodic eutrudox affected by machinery traffic and soil water content

Moraes¹,

Debiasi

Franchini

et al. 2013

Eng. Agríc.

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Soil compaction caused by machinery traffic reduces crop yields. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of intensive traffic, and the soil water content, on the soil penetration resistance (PR) of a Rhodic Eutrudox (Distroferric Red Latosol, Brazilian Classification), managed under no-tillage (NT). The experiment consisted of six treatments: NT with recent chiseling, NT without additional compaction, and NT with additional compaction by 4, 8, 10 and 20 passes of a harvester with a weight of 100 kN (70 kN on the front axle). Undisturbed soil samples were collected at 5.5-10.5 cm and 13.5-18.5 cm depth to quantify the soil bulk density (BD). The PR was assessed in four periods, using an impact penetrometer, inserted in the soil to a depth of 46 cm. The effect of traffic intensities on the PR was small when this variable was assessed with the soil in the plastic consistency. Differences in PR among treatments increased as the soil water content decreased. The increase in the values of PR and BD was higher in the first passes, but the increase in the number of traffics resulted in deeper soil compaction. The machinery traffic effects on PR are better characterized in the friable soil consistency.KEYWORDS: soil layers with mechanical impedance, no-tillage, soil compaction, soil consistency, soil profile. RESISTÊNCIA DO SOLO À PENETRAÇÃO EM LATOSSOLO INFLUENCIADA PELO TRÁFEGO AGRÍCOLA E O CONTEÚDO DE ÁGUA DO SOLO RESUMO:A compactação do solo causada pelo tráfego de máquinas reduz a produtividade das culturas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar os efeitos do tráfego intensivo e do conteúdo de água do solo na resistência à penetração (PR) de um Latossolo Vermelho distroférrico, muito argiloso, manejado em sistema plantio direto (NT). O experimento foi composto por seis tratamentos: NT escarificado; NT sem compactação adicional; e NT com compactação adicional pelo tráfego de uma colhedora com massa de 100 kN (70 kN no eixo dianteiro) por 4; 8; 10 e 20 passadas. A densidade do solo (BD) foi determinada utilizando amostras indeformadas, coletadas nas camadas de 5,5-10,5 cm e 13,5-18,5 cm. A RP foi determinada em quatro épocas, utilizando um penetrômetro de impacto, inserido no solo até a profundidade de 46 cm. O efeito das intensidades de tráfego no NT sobre a PR foi pequeno quando esta variável foi avaliada com o solo na consistência plástica. As diferenças na PR entre os tratamentos aumentaram à medida que o conteúdo de água no momento da avaliação diminuiu. O aumento nos valores de PR e BD foi maior nas primeiras passadas, mas o incremento do número de tráfegos aumentou a profundidade de compactação do solo. O aumento da PR proporcionado pelo tráfego de máquinas é mais bem caracterizado quando determinado com o solo na consistência friável.

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Soil penetration resistance in a rhodic eutrudox affected by machinery traffic and soil water content

Moraes¹,

Debiasi

Franchini

et al. 2013

Eng. Agríc.

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“…Lamandé and SchjØnning (2011a) emphasized that the relative importance of axle load and tire configuration (size and inflation pressure) have been extensively debated in soil compaction research (e.g., Soane et al, 1981aSoane et al, , 1981bTijink et al, 1995;Bédard et al, 1997). Similarly, the relative benefits of tires and tracks, and their effects on soil compaction, have received considerable attention (e.g., Culshaw, 1986;Erbach, 1994;Alakukku et al, 2003;Pagliai et al, 2003;Godwin, 2007, 2008). This debate merits consideration given the trend toward the use of larger machinery indicated above (Lamandé and SchjØnning, 2011a), which has, to a large extent, offset the advances made by the industry in developing improved running gear such as tire and track designs to reduce contact pressures (Dresser et al, 2006;Chamen, 2011).…”

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Soil Displacement and Soil Bulk Density Changes as Affected by Tire Size

Antille¹,

Ansorge²,

Dresser³

et al. 2013

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“…In particular, machine trafficking causes soil compaction (Jamshidi et al 2008) and rutting, and is one of the major sources of humaninduced forest soil degradation (Gomez et al 2002, Bagheri et al 2013). The pressure exerted by loaded vehicles moving through the forest is a major factor causing compaction and rut formation (McNabb et al 2001, Alakukku et al 2003, Nugent et al 2003, Eliasson 2005. In the last decades, the weights of forestry machines have increased, thus raising new concern over forest soil degradation (Sheridan 2003).…”

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“…Most studies concerning soil degradation due to forest operations have examined the physical parameters of soil, such as bulk density, total porosity, macro and micro porosity, shear and penetration resistances, and infiltration capacity (Alakukku et al 2003, Ampoorter et al 2007, Jourgholami et al 2014, Marchi et al 2014. The physical parameters of soil are usually determined by means of soil sample collection and analysis, or measured using specific instruments, such as penetrometers and scissometers (Picchio et al 2012, Venanzi et al 2016, or by means of manual measurements of cross-sectional and longitudinal profiles on skid trails (Koren et al 2015).…”

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Estimating machine impact on strip roads via close-range photogrammetry and soil parameters: a case study in central Italy

Cambi¹,

Giannetti²,

Bottalico³

et al. 2018

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Several studies have been carried out to investigate soil compaction and rutting after logging vehicle traffic, based on time consuming and punctual field measurements. The objective of this study was to measure soil disturbances with two methods: (i) a new, image-based models derived by a structure-frommotion (SfM) photogrammetry approach; and (ii) a traditional soil sampling (bulk density and shear strength). Two trails were selected in a logging area (central Italy), one trafficked by a forwarder (FT) and one trafficked by a skidder (ST). Data collection was conducted before, during and after timber extraction. Image-based models derived by SfM photogrammetry was used to highlight the differences in the shape and distribution of the disturbances along ST and FT. Results showed that the physical parameters of soil significantly changed due to both FT and ST traffic. Machine passes increased bulk density (111% and 31% for FT and ST, respectively), penetration resistance (29% and 24% for FT and ST, respectively) and shear resistance (14% and 6% for FT and ST, respectively), whereas porosity decreased (46% and 9% for FT and ST, respectively). Significant differences between FT and ST were found when comparing ruts removal and bulges with SfM photogrammetry. After logging, FT clearly showed ruts and bulges, whereas in ST ruts and bulges were not visible, but soil displacement in the direction of extraction was evident and measurable. Nevertheless, although our result shows a larger soil disturbance caused by forwarders than skidders, it is not possible to draw any general conclusions about differences between the two machines. Data about the machine passes, or the wood volumes transported over each trial area were not available; therefore, any general conclusion is misleading. SfM photogrammetry give information not available via traditional methods, thus improving impact assessment.

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Prevention strategies for field traffic-induced subsoil compaction: a review

Cited by 266 publications

References 56 publications

Soil penetration resistance in a rhodic eutrudox affected by machinery traffic and soil water content

Soil penetration resistance in a rhodic eutrudox affected by machinery traffic and soil water content

Soil Displacement and Soil Bulk Density Changes as Affected by Tire Size

Estimating machine impact on strip roads via close-range photogrammetry and soil parameters: a case study in central Italy

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