Root reinforcement of soil: review of analytical models, test results, and applications to design

This paper reviews analytical models that are used to evaluate results of laboratory and in situ tests on soil reinforced by vegetation roots and performance of slopes with vegetation. Predicted and observed performances are compared to illustrate the accuracy and refinement of the models and their relationships to the quality of the available data. General guidelines for application to design problems are provided.

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