This study explores the complex interplay between vegetation and soil stability on slopes to
enhance soil-bioengineering and slope stabilization techniques. We assess the multifaceted …

Bio-engineered slopes use vegetation as “live” protection elements against the triggering
forces of landslides, erosions and debris flows. In this paper, the effects of basic plant traits …

Vegetation plays an important role in improving slope stability. It is crucial to develop simple
and effective methods for assessing the stability of vegetated slopes. Based on upper bound …

As a result of climate change and increasing engineering activities, soil-related disasters
such as slope failures and sandstorms have become more frequent worldwide. These …

Plant evapotranspiration (ET) is considered to be a hydrological effect that would induce soil
suction and hence influence the stability of geotechnical infrastructure. However, other …

Water infiltration rate and hydraulic conductivity in vegetated soil are two vital hydrological
parameters for agriculturists to determine availability of soil moisture for assessing crop …

The study investigates plant reinforcement to the stability of coarse-grained soil slopes,
exploring the relative contribution of mechanical root reinforcement and hydrological effects …

The heavy rainfall induced by global warming has increased the risk of landslides. Eco-
friendly approaches, such as employing vegetation, prove effective in satisfying the …

Shallow landslides can be mitigated through the hydro-mechanical reinforcement provided
by vegetation. Several critical parameters, such as plant spacing and plant age, play a …

Plant evapotranspiration is recognised to affect soil suction of slopes and landfill covers.
Previous work has focused on evapotranspiration-induced suction by a single plant, with …