A non-invasive preferential root distribution analysis methodology from a slope stability approach

Guillermo Tardio; Alejandro Gonzalez-Ollauri; Slobodan B. Mickovski

doi:10.1016/j.ecoleng.2016.08.005

A non-invasive preferential root distribution analysis methodology from a slope stability approach

Guillermo Tardio^*, Alejandro Gonzalez-Ollauri, Slobodan B. Mickovski

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Abstract

Asymmetric root distribution pattern on steep terrain is analysed by combining GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) image analysis with a theoretical root distribution model and is verified with field investigation data. Root distribution and morphology of a mature deciduous tree were analysed in terms of the plant’s anchorage needs in an asymmetric loading condition scenario. The GPR method was combined with trench profile and root excavation techniques for both the structural and non-structural root data collection.

Good correlations between the field analysis, the theoretical model outcome and the GPR output imagery were found. GPR was proven to be an efficient tool for both root lateral distribution characterisation and vertical root cluster distribution. The combination of the GPR output with a theoretical root distribution model seemed to be a viable non-invasive methodology for assessing root system vertical and horizontal distribution.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	46-57
Number of pages	12
Journal	Ecological Engineering
Volume	97
Early online date	13 Aug 2016
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2016.08.005
Publication status	Published - Dec 2016

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Bervie Braes at 10 years: critical review of the effectiveness of slope stabilisation measures
Mickovski, S. B., 2 Apr 2024, (Accepted/In press) Proceedings of the XVIII ECSMGE 2024. ISSMGE
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Modelled effectiveness of NbS in reducing disaster risk: evidence from the OPERANDUM project
Bowyer, P., Alfieri, S. M., Basu, B., Cremin, E., Debele, S., Kumar, P., Lechner, V., Loupis, M., Menenti, M., Mickovski, S., Gonzalez Ollauri, A., Pfeiffer, J., Pilla, F., Pulvirenti, B., Ruggieri, P., Basu, A. S., Spyrou, C., Unguendoli, S., Zieher, T. & Di Sabatino, S., Jun 2024, In: Nature-Based Solutions. 100127.
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Testing the hydrological performance of live pole drains (LPD) for mitigation of slope instability
Berlitz, F., Benschop, E., Mickovski, S. B. & Gonzalez-Ollauri, A., Nov 2024, In: Ecological Engineering. 208, 14 p., 107360.
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Bervie Braes at 10 years: critical review of the effectiveness of slope stabilisation measures

Modelled effectiveness of NbS in reducing disaster risk: evidence from the OPERANDUM project

Testing the hydrological performance of live pole drains (LPD) for mitigation of slope instability

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