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Geosynthetics, factory-manufactured polymer materials, have been successfully used to solve many geotechnical problems in civil engineering. Two common applications are earth reinforcement and erosion control. Geosynthetics used for earth reinforcement include but are not limited to reinforced slopes, walls, embankments, and roads. Geosynthetics used for erosion control are mostly related to slopes, river channels and banks, and pond spillways. To enhance environmental sustainability, vegetation is often planted on the facing or surfaces of these earth structures. Under such a condition, geosynthetics mainly function as surficial soil stabilization while vegetation provides green appearance and erosion protection of earth surfaces. Geosynthetics and vegetation are often integrated to provide combined benefits. The interaction between geosynthetics and vegetation is important for the sustainability of the earth surfaces. This paper will provide a review of the current practice and research in the geosynthetic stabilization of vegetated earth surfaces for environmental sustainability in civil engineering with the emphases on geosynthetic-reinforced slopes and geosynthetic-reinforced unpaved shoulders.
Geosynthetics, factory-manufactured polymer materials, have been successfully used to solve many geotechnical problems in civil engineering. Two common applications are earth reinforcement and erosion control. Geosynthetics used for earth reinforcement include but are not limited to reinforced slopes, walls, embankments, and roads. Geosynthetics used for erosion control are mostly related to slopes, river channels and banks, and pond spillways. To enhance environmental sustainability, vegetation is often planted on the facing or surfaces of these earth structures. Under such a condition, geosynthetics mainly function as surficial soil stabilization while vegetation provides green appearance and erosion protection of earth surfaces. Geosynthetics and vegetation are often integrated to provide combined benefits. The interaction between geosynthetics and vegetation is important for the sustainability of the earth surfaces. This paper will provide a review of the current practice and research in the geosynthetic stabilization of vegetated earth surfaces for environmental sustainability in civil engineering with the emphases on geosynthetic-reinforced slopes and geosynthetic-reinforced unpaved shoulders.
Geosynthetic-Stabilized Vegetated Earth Surfaces for Environmental Sustainability in Civil Engineering
International Symposium on Systematic Approaches to Environmental Sustainability in Transportation ; 2015 ; Fairbanks, Alaska
2015-07-31
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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