This paper aims to provide a state-of-the-art review on the effects of vegetation roots on the
soil structure and soil hydraulic properties. After a thorough review of current studies, the …

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 …

Urbanization has been linked to destructive geo-hazards that can cause loss of life,
destruction of property, and environmental damage. On August 14, 2017, a devastating geo …

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 …

Indoor air quality has become a growing concern as people are spending more time
indoors, combined with the construction of highly sealed buildings that promote thermal …

Biochar has been used as a sustainable amendment to mitigate environmental risks,
improve plant growth and soil properties. This study conducted laboratory column tests to …

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 formation and propagation of surface desiccation cracks in vegetated infrastructures
involve coupled factors including unsaturated soil mechanics, atmospheric conditions and …

Phosphorus (P) deficiency in agricultural soil is a worldwide concern. P modification of
biochar, a common soil conditioner produced by pyrolysis of wastes and residues, can …

This paper compares the field performance of non-vegetated and vegetated three-layer
landfill cover systems utilising construction waste but without geomembrane at the …