Preferential flow influences on drainage of shallow sloping soils

Tammo S. Steenhuis, Tom L. Richard, Marc B. Parlange, Sunnie O. Aburime, Larry Geohring, J-Y Parlange

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Abstract

The dramatic effect of flow through macropores and hardpan fissures on artificial drainage in shallow sloping soils is demonstrated. Implications of these preferential flow mechanisms on drainage design and water management are discussed. In designing drainage systems on these types of soils, more emphasis should be given to the characteristics of the hardpan.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWinter Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers 1986
PublisherAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Number of pages19
Publication statusPublished - 1986
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NamePaper - American Society of Agricultural Engineers
PublisherAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
ISSN (Print)0145-0166

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