Applicability of Corkscrew Extraction Technique in Strength Characterization of Phragmites australis Rooted Soil

Abhijith Kamath, Karine van Bergen, Geert Ravenshorst, Jan Willem van de Kuilen

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Abstract

Phragmites australis is frequently seen to grow along canal and stream banks in the Netherlands, and their roots are expected to provide some protection to the banks. The vegetation root-soil composite is known to have a higher resistance to shear compared to bare soil. However, estimating the root-soil composite strength using conventional techniques at field scale is time-consuming and expensive due to the large number of tests required to account for variability in root pattern of plants. Authors are reporting preliminary results of corkscrew extraction experiments to estimate the strength of root-soil composite along stream bank. Ductile behavior of root-soil composite was observed in samples with relatively high root biomass. Corkscrew extraction experiments proved to be quick and show potential to be used in difficult riparian terrains for strength estimation of root-soil composite.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 5th International Conference on Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development - GEOTEC 2023
EditorsPhung Duc Long, Nguyen Tien Dung
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages1789-1800
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9789819997213
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes
Event5th International Conference on Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development, GEOTEC 2023 - Hanoi, Viet Nam
Duration: 14 Dec 202315 Dec 2023

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume395
ISSN (Print)2366-2557
ISSN (Electronic)2366-2565

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development, GEOTEC 2023
Country/TerritoryViet Nam
CityHanoi
Period14/12/2315/12/23

Keywords

  • Phragmites australis
  • Riparian vegetation
  • Rooted soils
  • Streambank stability

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