Reuse of Tunisian excavated material into composite soil for rainwater infiltration within urban green infrastructure

Snoussi, Ghada; Nasri, Behzad; Hamdi, Essaieb; Fouché-Grobla, Olivier

doi:10.1016/j.geodrs.2023.e00748

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“…When rainwater seeped into the soil, its chemistry greatly affected soil structure. For example, rainwater pH influences soil acidity or alkalinity, impacting nutrient availability and microbial activity [64]. Exchange reactions occurred between rainwater minerals and soil or rock components, modifying pH by pH [65].…”

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Effects of Different Reclamation Years and Modes on Soil Moisture Transport Pathways and Permeability Characteristics in an Open-Pit Mining Area in Guangxi

Wang,

Gan,

Zhang

et al. 2024

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The microstructural characteristics of reclaimed soil in Guangxi’s bauxite mining area play a pivotal role in determining soil reclamation quality, yet they remain poorly understood. To explore the impact of varying reclamation years and modes on pore structure characteristics in this region, we selected four reclamation regions: grassland reclamation with 2 years (RG2a), grassland reclamation with 10 years (RG10a), bare ground reclamation with 2 years (RW2a) and bare ground reclamation with 10 years (RW10a). Utilizing X-ray CT technology, we scanned soil columns within a 30 cm depth to analyze pore distributions using Avizo 2020 software combined with ImageJ 1.53c and its plugins. The findings revealed a significant increase in the number of 2D and 3D macropores by 1.09% and 88.89% in RG10a compared to RG2a, as well as 39.01% and 13.33% in RG10a compared to RW10a, respectively. Furthermore, RG10a was observed to be more effective in enhancing the rounding rate of macropores and mesopores, as well as average branch length and density. Additionally, RG10a demonstrated a greater capacity to increase porosity and connectivity while reducing curvature and specific surface area among the three-dimensional parameters. The 3D reconstruction illustrated that RG modes exhibited a more abundant distribution of macropores compared to RW modes and 10a modes showed a higher presence of macropores than 2a modes, which displayed a tilted laminar pattern. Soil moisture movement simulations conducted through Avizo 2020 under various modes indicated that RG modes presented a more extensive capacity for vertical flow, while 10a modes displayed more abundant flow lines and a higher infiltration rate (K) compared to 2a modes. In conclusion, prolonged reclamation years favoring grassland reclamation modes could enhance water and nutrient transport pathways toward traditional agricultural soil.

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