Bioengineering assessment on sloppy ground

• Main Authors: Abdullahi, Mu'azu M., Ali, Nazri, Ahmed, Kamarudin B.
• Format: Article
• Published: Science Publications 2010
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General); TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/6267/; http://dx.doi.org/10.3844/ajessp.2010.357.364
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Problem statement: Soft engineering solution of sloppy surface utilizes mechanical and hydrological effects of vegetation. The hydrological effects driven by transpiration, induces an increase in matric suction and consequently tension also increase along with the decrease of moisture. Therefore onc...