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16 - Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
Glasgow Caledonian University
Root morphology and effects on soil reinforcement and slope stability of young vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) plants grown in semi-arid climate
Carried out under EC-funded project ECOSLOPES (QLK5-2001-00289) and previous collaboration with Utrecht University and INRA (France) , the investigation in this paper quantifies for the first time the performance of a widely used plant for slope stabilisation in Europe. The findings from this study, which differ from commercially promoted findings in other regions, were used for developing a numerical model for root reinforcement which will help geotechnical engineers to more realistically assess the reinforcing effect of vegetation on slopes and effectively design measures for slope instability mitigation and erosion control.