Clay ratio(CR) Calculation:

Bush Land (Particle A)

Clay ratio(CR) =
( %sand+%silt ) 47.474+ 5.71
= =0.925
%clay 60.743
Clay ratio(CR) In Fallowed land (Particle B)=
(%sand+ %silt)
%clay
¿ 57.304+10.023
=2.061
32.673
Clay ratio(CR) in cultivated land (Particle C)=
56.983+23.593
=8.570
19.402
Clay ratio(CR) in Bare Land (Particle D) ¿

66.586+0.834
=2.069
32.580

Modified Clay ratio(CR) Calculation:

1. Modified clay ratio(MCR) = (of Particle A Bush land)=

(%sand+ %silt) 47.974+8.71

=0.851
(%clay +%om) 60.743+5.835

2. Modified clay ratio(MCR)= (of Particle B Fallowed land)=

57.304+10.023
=1.888
32.678+2.980
3. Modified clay ratio(MCR) = (of Particle C Cultivated land)

56.985+23.593
=3.386
19.402+ 4.395
4. Modified clay ratio(MCR)= (of Particle D Bare land)

66.586+0.834
=1.814
32.580+4.575
Critical level of soil organic matter(Clom)

1. In particle A(Bushland)=
om 5.835
= =0.084
clay+ sillt 60.743+8.71
2. Particle B(fallowed land) =
2.900
=0.070
32.673+10.023
3. Particle C(Cultivated land)=
4.395
=0.102
19.402+ 23.593
4. Particle D(Bare land)=
4.575
=0.137
32.580+0.834

Soil Erodibility(K) index=

1−1 4 −4
100 k=2.1 m (10 )( 12−0 m)+3.25 (5−2)=2.5 (p−3)
7.59
K=erodibility factor ∈t ha h( ha M )mm ¿-4
M =Particle ¿ ¿(%silt +%fine sand )∗(100−%clay )
OM= Organic matter(%)

S= Soil structure class; P= permeability class

The division by 7.59 gives value∈SI units of t ha(ha Mj mm)-1

Calculating M of A (Bush land)= particle size parameter¿(%silt+%fine sand )∗(100−%clay)

¿(8.717+ 47.974)∗(100−60.743)=2225.57
B Fallowed land¿(10.023+57.304)∗(100−32.673)=4532.9

C Cultivated land¿(23.593+56.985)∗(100−19.402)=6494.4

D Bare land¿(0.834+66.586)∗(100−32.580)=5433.9
Soil erodibility index(K) of particle A(Bush land) % sand=

1−14 −4
100 k=2.1 m (10 )(12−0 m)+3.25(5−2)=2.5( p−3)
7.59
1.14 −4
2.1∗2225.5 (10 )(12−5.835)+3.25(3−2)+ 2.5(2−3)
100 k =
7.59
100 k 9.23
=
1 7.59
9.23
9.23=7.59∗100 k= ∴ K =0.012 k
759 K

% silt=
1.14 −4
2.1 m (10 )(12−0 m)+3.25 (5−2)+2.5( p−3)
100 k =
7.59
1.14 −4
2.1∗2225.5 (10 )(12−5.835)+3.25(2−2)+2.5 (3−3)
100 k =
7.59
8.48 8.48
100 k = = ∴ K=0.011
7.59 759 K

% clay=
1.14 −4
2.1∗2225.5 (10 )(12−5.835)+3.25(3−2)+ 2.5(4−3)
100 k =
7.59
14.23 14.23
100 k = = ∴ K=0.019
7.59 759 K
Soil erodibility index(K) of particle B (fallowed land) % sand:
1.14 −4
2.1 m (10 )(12−0 m)+3.25 (5−2)+2.5( p−3)
100 k =
7.59
1.14 −4
2.1∗4532.9 (10 )(12−2.980)+3.25 (3−2)+2.5(3−3)
100 k =
7.59
31.16 31.16
100 k = = ∴ K=0.041
7.59 759 K
%silt=
1.14 −4
2.1∗4532.9 (10 )(12−2.980)+3.25 (2−2)+2.5(2−3)
100 k =
7.59
25.41 25.41
100 k = = ∴ K=0.033
7.59 759 K

% Clay=
1.14 −4
2.1∗4532.9 (10 )(12−2.980)+3.25 (2−2)+2.5(4−3)
100 k =
7.59
30.41 30.41
100 k = = ∴ K =0.040
7.59 759 K

Soil erodibility (K) of particle C (Cultivated land) % sand:

1.14 −4
2.1 m (10 )(12−4.395)+3.25 (3−2)+2.5(3−3)
100 k =
7.59
38.70 28.70
100 k = = ∴ K=0.051
7.59 759 k
% Silt=
1.14 −4
2.1∗6494.4 (10 )(12−4.395)+3.25(2−2)+2.5 (3−3)
100 k =
7.59
35.26 35.26
100 k = = ∴ K =0.046
7.59 759 k
% Clay=
1.14 −4
2.1∗6494.4 (10 )(12−4.395)+3.25(2−2)+2.5 (5−3)
100 k =
7.59
40.45 40.45
100 k = = ∴ K =0.053
7.59 759 K

Soil erodibility (K) index of particle D (Bare land) % sand:

1.14 −4
2.1 m (10 )(12−0 m)+3.25 (5−2)+2.5( p−5)
100 k =
7.59
 1.14 −4
2.1∗5433.9 (10 )(12−4.575)+3.25 (4−2)+2.5(3−3)
100 k =
7.59
34.74 34.74
100 k = = ∴ K=0.046
7.59 7.59 K

% Silt=
1.14 −4
2.1∗5433.9 (10 )(12−4.575)+3.25 (1−2)+2.5(3−3)
100 k =
7.59
24.99 24.99
100 k = = ∴ K=0.033
7.59 7.59 k
% Clay=
1.14 −4
2.1∗5433.9 (10 )(12−4.575)+3.25 (2−2)+2.5(4−3)
100 k =
7.59
30.75 30.75
100 k = = ∴ K=0.041
7.59 759 K

Organic Matter Content

Soil sample Average

Sample A (Bush land) 5.835
Sample B (Fallowed land) 2.980
Sample C (Cultivated land) 4.395
Sample D (Bare land) 4.575

Particle of distribution

Soil sample Sand Silt Clay Average

Sample A (Bush land) 47.974 8.717 60.743 39.24
Sample B (Fallowed land) 57.304 10.023 32.673 33.33
Sample C (Cultivated land) 56.985 23.593 19.402 33.33
Sample D (Bare land) 66.586 0.834 32.580 33.33
 Soil erodibility index

Soil sample Sand Silt Clay Average

Sample A (Bush land) 0.012 0.011 0.019 0.014
Sample B (Fallowed land) 0.041 0.033 0.040 0.038
Sample C (Cultivated land) 0.051 0.046 0.053 0.05
Sample D (Bare land) 0.046 0.033 0.041 0.04

Soil turbidity elimination

Soil sample % Average Soil structure Permeability Soil erodibility Average soil
organic matter code Class erodibility
Sample A
Sand 3 2 0.012
Silt 5.835 2 3 0.011 0.014
Clay 3 4 0.019

Sample B
Sand 3 3 0.041
Silt 2.980 2 2 0.033 0.038
Clay 2 4 0.040

Sample C
Sand 3 3 0.051
Silt 4.395 2 3 0.046 0.05
Clay 2 5 0.053

Sample D
Sand 4 3 0.046
Silt 4.575 1 3 0.033 0.04
Clay 2 4 0.041

Composition of Organic matter; Erodibility, Infiltration rate:

Soil Sample Organic Matter Erodibility Infiltration rate (mm/m)

Sample A (Bush land) 5.835 0.014 50.5
Sample B (Fallowed land) 2.981 0.038 43.8
Sample C (Cultivated land) 4.395 0.05 30.6
Sample D (Bare land) 4.575 0.04 20.2
Bush Land

Time Elapsed Cylinder Infiltration Infiltration Cumulative

Interval Time at Reading Δv rate Infiltration
I= (mm)
(total) Elevation(cm3) ΔY (cm3) Δr (mm/cm) (mm)
(mm) A= 18.4cm2
1) Start 5 5000 2000 10.9 130.8 130.8
End (5) 3000
2) Start 5 5000 1200 6.52 78.24 209.04
End (10) 3800
3) Start 5 5000 1000 5.43 65.16 274.2
End 15 4000
4) Start 10 5000 2050 11.14 66.84 341.04
End 25 2950
5) Start 10 5000 2000 10.9 65.4 406.4
End 35 3000
6) Start 10 5000 1550 8.42 50.52 456.92
End 45 3450
7) Start 10 5000 1550 8.42 50.52 507.44
End 55 3450

R=14.8 mm=1.48 cm ; H=5 mm=0.5 cm

A=2∏ r 2+2 ∏ rh=2∗3.142∗1.48 2+2∗3.142∗1.48∗5=18.4 cm2

Fallowed Land

Time Elapsed Cylinder Infiltration Infiltration Cumulative

Interval Time at Reading Δv rate Infiltration
I= (mm)
total (mm) Elevation(cm3) ΔY (cm3) Δr (mm/cm) (mm)
A= 27.4cm2
1) Start 10 mins 8000 6000 21.9 131.4 131.4
End 2000
2) Start 10 mins 8000 6000 21.9 131.4 262.8
End 2000
3) Start 10 mins 8000 3000 12.8 76.8 339.6
End 4000
4) Start 10 mins 8000 3150 11.5 69 408.6
 End 4850
5) Start 10 mins 8000 4000 14.6 87.6 496.2
End 4000
6) Start 10 mins 8000 2000 7.3 43.8 540
End 6000
7) Start 10 mins 8000 2000 7.3 43.8 583.8
End 6000

Cylinder ready=8000 cm3 ; A=2∏ r 2+2 ∏ rh; D=14.8 mm ; Q=1.48 cm ; H=9.5=0.95

A=2∗3.142∗1.4822+2∗3.142∗1.48∗9.5 ; A=2∗3.142∗2.96+2∗3.142∗1.48∗0.95
A=18.60064+8.84=27.4

Cultivated Land:

Time Elapsed Cylinder Infiltration Infiltration Cumulative

Interval Time at Reading ΔY rate Infiltration
I= (mm)
total (mm) Elevation(cm3) ΔY (cm3) A (mm/cm) (mm)
A= 18.4cm2
1) Star 10 mins 8000 4000 13.6 81.6 81.6
t 4000
End
2) Star 10 mins 8000 2500 8.5 5.1 132.6
t 5500
End
3) Star 10 mins 8000 2000 6.8 40.8 173.4
t 6000
End
4) Star 10 mins 8000 1500 5.1 30.6 204
t 6500
End
5) Star 10 mins 8000 1500 5.1 30.6 234.6
t 6500
End

Cultivated land:

H= 11.6mm = 1.16cm

A= 2∏r2 + 2∏rh
A= 3*3.142*1.482 + 2*3.142*1.47*11.6

A= 18.6+10.8 = 29.4

α = 8000cm3 ; D= 14.8mm = 1.48cm

Bare Land:

Time Elapsed Cylinder Infiltration Infiltration Cumulative

Interval Time at Reading ΔY rate Infiltration
I= (mm)
total (mm) Elevation(cm3) ΔY (cm3) A (mm/cm) (mm)
A= 18.4cm2
1) Star 10 mins 8000 2000 6.7 40.2 40.2
t 6000
End
2) Star 10 mins 8000 5500 18.5 111 151.2
t 3500
End
3) Star 10 mins 8000 1300 4.4 26.4 177.6
t 6700
End
4) Star 10 mins 8000 1000 3.37 20.2 197.8
t 7000
End
5) Star 10 mins 8000 1000 3.37 20.2 218
t 7000
End

Organic Matter:

Sample A (Bush land)=

36.677−36.384
∗100=5.835 %
5.021
Sample B (Fallowed land)=
35.174−35.024
∗100=2.980 %
5.033
 Sample C (Cultivated land)=
27.635−27.414
∗100=4.395 %
5.028
Sample D (Bare land)=
28.852−28.614
∗100=4.575 %
5.202
Soil Particle Size:

Sample A

63.402−39.365
%Sand= ∗100=47.974 %
50.104
104.372−100.004
%Silt= ∗100=8.717 %
50.104
%Clay= 100−(47.974+8.717)

¿ 100−39.257=60.743 %
Sample B:

62.883−34.183
%Sand= ∗100=57.304 %
50.084
105.024−100.004
%Silt= ∗100=10.023 %
50.084
%Clay= 100−(57.304 +10.023)

¿ 100−67.327=32.673 %

Sample C:

65.562−37.011
%Sand= ∗100=56.985 %
50.102
111.825−100.004
%Silt= ∗100=23.593 %
50.102
%Clay= 100−(56.985+23.595)

¿ 100−80.58=19.402 %

Sample D:
 69.485−36.116
%Sand= ∗100=66.586 %
50.114
100.422−100.004
%Silt= ∗100=0.834 %
50.114
%Clay¿ 100−(66.585+ 0.834)

¿ 100−67.420=32.580 %