Study on Infiltration Rate on Different Soils of Mysore City

Abstract

Infiltration is a process that continuously affects the magnitude and distribution of surface runoff. Field measurement of infiltration is often a tedious task and the infiltration rates can be estimated from the proposed models. Single-ring and Double-rings are used to estimate the infiltration rate of different soils.

Study On Infiltration Rate On Different Soils Of Mysore City civil project report The main aim of the study is to analyse the importance of infiltration. Infiltration is the process of penetration of water into the ground surface and the intensity of this process is known as infiltration rate. The infiltration rate is expressed in term of volume of water poured per ground surface per unit of time. Soil erosion, surface runoff & ground water recharge are affected by this process.

Conclusion

• Soil testing enables a successful and effective storm water management design that incorporates a suitable infiltration rate for design calculations.
• Soil Testing also helps investigate the subsurface conditions below existing surfaces/pavement, and identifies existing soil horizons (layers),as well as any limiting features, historic conditions, etc