Estimating slope stability by lateral root reinforcement in thinned and unthinned stands of Cryptomeria japonica using ground-penetrating radar
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DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2019.104227
Abstract: Abstract Tree root diameter and root distribution are crucial factors for root reinforcement in forest soils and can be estimated using nondestructive ground-penetrating radar (GPR). However, no studies on estimating root reinforcement have been performed… read more here.
Keywords: gpr; unthinned stands; thinned unthinned; root ... See more keywords
Root Reinforcement Effect on Cover Slopes of Solid Waste Landfill in Soil Bioengineering
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DOI: 10.3390/su13073991
Abstract: This study investigated the effect of vegetation plant roots on the stability of the cover slopes of solid waste landfills. A large direct shear test and a root tensile strength test were conducted to quantify… read more here.
Keywords: cover; soil; solid waste; effect ... See more keywords