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Porosity of Wind-Deposited Sands

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

J. Kolbuszewski ,
L. Nadolski  and
Z. Dydacki
J. Kolbuszewski
Affiliation:
Polish University College, London
L. Nadolski
Affiliation:
Polish University College, London
Z. Dydacki
Affiliation:
Polish University College, London
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Abstract

To investigate the problem of porosity of wind deposited sands a sample of sand similar to Libyan Desert sand was used for wind tunnel experiments. Average velocity of wind—Average Porosity Curve was obtained for the first time, proving that low wind velocity produces higher porosity than high wind velocity, and that the relationship obtained agrees with the laws governing “vertical” deposition of sands.

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Geological Magazine , Volume 87 , Issue 6 , December 1950 , pp. 433 - 435
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1950

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