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Integrating Geosynthetics and Vegetation for Erosion Control Applications

Version 1 : Received: 29 October 2024 / Approved: 29 October 2024 / Online: 29 October 2024 (17:04:57 CET)

How to cite: Olinic, T.; Olinic, E.-D.; Butcaru, A.-C. Integrating Geosynthetics and Vegetation for Erosion Control Applications. Preprints 2024, 2024102332. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2332.v1 Olinic, T.; Olinic, E.-D.; Butcaru, A.-C. Integrating Geosynthetics and Vegetation for Erosion Control Applications. Preprints 2024, 2024102332. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2332.v1

Abstract

The stability of slopes is a critical challenge in various civil engineering projects, such as embankments, cut-slopes, landfills, dams, transportation infrastructure, and riverbank restoration. Stabilizing slopes using bioengineering methods is a sustainable approach that limits the negative impact of engineering works; such methods should be implemented and adopted worldwide. Geosynthetic materials and plant roots are sustainable for preventing erosion and surface landslides. The plants used for this paper are known to have beneficial effects on erosion control, namely Festuca arundinaceous, Dactylis glomerata, Phleum pratensis, Trifolium pratense, and Trifolium repens. Using vegetation as a bio-reinforcement method is often more cost-effective and environmentally friendly than traditional engineering solutions. The paper interprets the erosion process that occurred on sandy slopes protected by organic soil layers and geosynthetic materials under rainfall simulation on scale model tests.

Keywords

roots reinforcement; shear strength parameters; erosion control; geosynthetics

Subject

Engineering, Bioengineering

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