Soil Moisture Lab Report

Engineering Lab 1 Fall 2015 Laboratory 12 Report Moisture-Density Relationship Data Collected by: Group 3 Daniel Fife Erik Langerud Jonathan Olson Jake Perrine Report Prepared by: Erik Langerud Prepared For: Dr. Daba S. Gedafa Labs Completed: 11-17-2015 Date Submitted: 12-01-2015 Introduction In lab 12 we learned the fundamentals behind performing Proctor tests. The purposes of these tests are to determine the relationship between the moisture content and the dry density of a soil, with the

index testing such as atterberg limits and grain size analysis on the soil. The City of Edmonton does require the testing firm to do a standard proctor and atterberg limits on each soil type on a project. A true maximum dry density and optimum moisture content can be obtained only by doing a standard proctor in the lab. Furthermore, the liquid limit and plastic limit values can give the tester a better idea on how much moisture variance is acceptable for the material. In case the Alberta Family of

Lab activity #1: Factors Affecting Seed Germination Introduction: Seed germination is a process that induces the embryonic stage of the seed to mature and give rise to plants that are seen outdoors today. Germination can be defined as, “to cause a seed to begin to grow” according to the Merriam-Webster’s Learners Dictionary. The germination of the seed is a process in which the cells inside the seed increase in size, forcefully pushing out of the seed to become roots and shoots to grow and push

Climate & Heat Transfer Lab Report Problem Question: How does the Earth’s environment affect temperature during the day and during the night? Hypothesis: DRY VS. DAMP: In our environment simulation, if the heat lamp is turned on, then the dry soil will have a greater temperature than the damp soil, because the dry soil is better at absorbing heat. If the heat lamp is then turned off, then the damp soil’s temperature will remain roughly the same, while the dry soil’s temperature will decrease

The purpose of this report is to determine the suitability of the clients soil, indicated with in the marked area in fig 1. (google,2016), where they propose to transplant two semi mature trees, which would otherwise be felled due to a major rail development near by. This survey aims to provide the client with information on existing soil profiles, obtain site specific soil samples, which will be analysed recommendations for suitability and future soil management will then be made in a conclusion

Lab Report 1: The effects of Sodium Chloride on Seed Germination INTRODUCTION Germination is the process in which plant seeds sprout into a seedling to further develop into a mature plant. (Lab manuel). In order for germination to occur, the imbibition must occur, which is the uptake of water by the seed. Once the seed takes in the water, the seed will then expand and this process will lead to the activation of enzymes. These enzymes will either process starch into sugar or digest proteins into

like how to design and which parameters to be considered, explained below in detail: CE 3.6 In this project, I designed and executed the construction of Retaining Wall to resist the lateral pressure of soil when there is a desired change in ground elevation that exceeds the angle of repose of the soil. The most important consideration in proper design and installation of

Lab 2: Writing a Lab Report Variable | Hypothesized Effect | Cold Temperature (32 degrees) | The beans will not sprout | Warm Temperature (80 degrees) | The beans will sprout after a few days | Moisture | The beans will sprout after a few days | Dry | The beans will not sprout | Sunlight | The beans will sprout quickly | Light bulb | The beans will take a long time to sprout (weeks) | Soil | The beans will sprout after a few days | Soaked in water | The beans will not sprout |

and 140t St. and 130th St. /Co. HWY G15. It consists of approximately 320 acres of which 77% is cropland and 6% is pasture (acrevalue.com). Land Use The land has been historically used for cropland from 2012 to present day (acre value crop history report). The cropland consists of different crop rotations involving corn, soybeans, and alfalfa. Parts of the land consisted of pasture and that remains the same. On the east half of the southeast quarter of this section, the North River flows and contains

intensity does have an effect on the growth of Pteridium aquilinum, commonly known as Bracken. From my research it was clear that the height of Bracken is affected by abiotic factors, other than light intensity, such as: soil moisture, soil temperature, air temperature and soil pH so I had to control these factors. I carried out preliminary experiments to find a suitable site where all these factors where constant. For my actual investigation I measure