Research Article
Aug 1975
Relationship of Soil Moisture to the Dielectric Property
Publication: Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 101, Issue 8
Abstract
The dielectric property of a material like soil is significantly influenced by the amount of moisture present.The relationships between moisture content and dielectric constant determined for a wide variety of materials in the past are summarized in this paper. A strong correlation is demonstrated between these two parameters when moisture content is expressed in terms of weight of water per unit volume of material. The trends are basically the same for all materials. Sensors developed for moisture monitoring in soils using the dielectric property are briefly described. The related electronic concepts and definitions are also examined.
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Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 101 • Issue 8 • August 1975
Pages: 755 - 770
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© 1975 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 10, 2021
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Ernest T. Selig, M.ASCE
Prof. of Civ. Engrg., State Univ. of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, N.Y.
Sundru Mansukhani, AM.ASCE
Geotechnical Engr., Law Engrg. Testing Co., Birmingham, Ala
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