Huang Gang, Zheng Mingxin, Wang Qing, et al. Mechanism of Soil Reinforcement by Vegetation Roots in Canal of Ezhou Airport[J]. Bulletin of Soiland Water Conservation, 2021, 41(1): 15-21.
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Huang Gang, Zheng Mingxin, Wang Qing, et al. Mechanism of Soil Reinforcement by Vegetation Roots in Canal of Ezhou Airport[J]. Bulletin of Soiland Water Conservation, 2021, 41(1): 15-21. DOI: 10.13961/j.cnki.stbctb.2021.01.003.
Mechanism of Soil Reinforcement by Vegetation Roots in Canal of Ezhou Airport
[Objective] The root distribution parameters of grass-shrub vegetation (Cynodon dactylon
Vetiveria zizanioides
and Amorpha fruticosa) on soil reinforcement on the banks of the canal of Ezhou airport were analyzed quantitatively to provide a theoretical basis for better evaluation of the effectiveness of vegetation root soil.[Methods] The root-drill sampling method was used to explore the changes in grass-shrub root distribution parameters at different depths. Indoor direct shear tests and outdoor tensiometer tests were carried out to study the effect of root distribution parameters on shear strength indices and matrix suction.[Results] ① The root distribution of grass-shrub vegetation generally decreased with increasing soil depth. The root distribution parameters of shrubs (A. fruticosa) and herbs (C. dactylon and V. zizanioides) were 2.13-2.90 times in the depth range of 0-40 cm. ② The cohesion of the shrub root-soil composite was significantly higher than that of the herbs
and the cohesion satisfied a polynomial function relationship with root length density (RLD) and root surface area density (RSAD). ③ RLD and RSAD had significant differences in cohesion and matrix suction (p<0.05). ④ There was an optimal root density for the RLD and RSAD of shrubs (A. pseudoacacia) to enhance the suction of the soil matrix.[Conclusion] The root systems of C. dactylon
V. zizanioides
and A. fruticosa can play a significant role in soil fixing. Owing to their root distribution
soil fixing depth
soil fixing methods
the three plants have different soil-fixing functions. The three plants can be combined for planting
which is not only beneficial to the stability of riverbank slopes
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