Summary
This appears to be a reference chapter on agricultural soil mechanics, likely covering the physical and mechanical properties of soils under farming operations. Given the authorship (Koolen and Kuipers are established soil mechanics researchers) and Springer handbook format, the work probably addresses soil compaction, load-bearing characteristics, and the effects of machinery on soil structure—topics central to understanding soil degradation and management in arable systems.
Regional applicability
The principles of soil mechanics are globally applicable, though specific soil types, machinery practices and regulatory contexts vary by region. UK farmers and advisors would find this a technical foundation for understanding compaction risks and soil management, though application requires localisation to UK soil types and weather patterns.
Key measures
Soil compaction, bearing capacity, shear strength, soil deformation under mechanical stress
Outcomes reported
A technical reference work on the mechanical properties and behaviour of agricultural soils under compaction, loading and cultivation stress.
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