Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control: A Bioengineering Approach : A Bioengineering Approach

ISBN-13: 9780419156307 / Angielski / Twarda / 1995 / 274 str.

Roy P.C. Morgan;R.J. Rickson;Roy P.C. Morgan

Opis

This book is an up-to-date review of research and practice on the use of vegetation for slope stabilization and control of surface erosion by water and wind. The engineering use of vegetation (bioengineering), sometimes in combination with engineering structures (biotechnical engineering), is an increasingly important part of civil engineering and construction industry practice.

This book is an up-to-date review of research and practice on the use of vegetation for slope stabilization and control of surface erosion caused by water and wind. From a basic understanding of the principles and practices of vegetation growth and establishment, it describes how vegetation can be treated as an engineering material and used to solve erosion and slope stability problems.

Recenzje

"With many useful charts, tables and diagrams, this book is geared towards civil and agricultural engineers, geomorphologists and those involved in the landscape industry." - The Geographical Journal

Spis treści

Introduction. Engineering Properties of Vegetation. Ecological Principles for Vegetation Establishment and Maintenance. Simulated Vegetation and Geotextiles. Water Erosion Control. Wind Erosion Control. Slope Stabilization. Conclusion

O autorze

Roy P.C. Morgan, R.J. Rickson