Lectures related to Soil structure

Catchment Hydrology: Soil Structure & Environmental Dynamics

Delves into catchment hydrology, emphasizing soil structure's influence on environmental dynamics.

Organic matter reactivity: Pools, Ageing, and Transformations

Explores the reactivity of organic matter in water systems, including pools, ageing, transformations, and their impact on biogeochemistry.

Soil Water Content and Suction

Explores soil water content, hysteresis effect, and soil moisture characteristic curves.

Mixed Loading in Piles - Reaction Module Method

Introduces the reaction module method for analyzing piles under mixed loads.

Retaining Wall Design: Resultant of Actions - Thrust, Overloads, Water, Thrust Redistribution

Discusses retaining wall design, covering thrust, overloads, water pressure, and thrust redistribution, along with various calculation methods and special considerations.

Soil Science: Air Composition, Aeration, and Water Content

Explores soil air composition, aeration effects, and water content characterization for optimal plant growth.

Soil Science: Physical Fertility and Water Retention

Explores physical fertility in soil, focusing on water retention, soil structure, and compaction issues.

Soil Composition and Living Organisms

Delves into the composition, properties, and living organisms in soil, highlighting their roles in nutrient cycling and ecosystem health.

Soil Sciences: Properties of Sands and Stringers

Explores the properties of sands, iron oxyhydroxides, and stringers in soil.

Soil Sciences: Living Organisms and Soil Structure

Delves into the functions of living organisms in soil and their impact on soil structure and plant growth.

Paroi - dimensionnement

Covers the design of retaining walls, calculation methods, and soil-structure interaction.

Soil Phases: Solid, Liquid, Gas

Explores the properties of solid, liquid, and gaseous phases in soil, including water behavior and key concepts like capillarity and surface tension.

Soil Science: Water Dynamics

Explores water dynamics in soil, covering infiltration, precipitation, and groundwater flow.

Soil Water Dynamics: Physical Aspects

By the instructor explores the physical aspects of soil, focusing on water movement and soil properties.

Soil Ecosystem Functions

Explores the functions and services of soil ecosystems, emphasizing their vital role in supporting biodiversity and regulating water and nutrients.

Composting: A Sustainable Practice

Delves into composting benefits, materials, and practical vermicomposting techniques for sustainable soil enrichment.

Soil Science Fundamentals

Explores soil physical properties, types, and classifications, emphasizing porosity and drainage.

Hydraulic Head Determination

Explains hydraulic head determination using piezometers and tensiometers in saturated and unsaturated zones.

Infiltration Capacity and Water Profiles

Discusses infiltration capacity and water profiles under various flow conditions.