The Use of Bamboo for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization: Soil Bioengineering Works

Tardío, Guillermo; Rauch, Hans Peter; Fernandes, J. Almeida; Acharya, Madhu Sudan

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“…The “tree grasses”, bamboos, have in recent years gained renewed interest as a material for slope stabilization ( Xu et al, 2019 ). The abundance and global distribution of this group of plants with high vegetative propagation ability in addition to the sturdy nature of its dense culms and extensive fibrous root systems, makes it ideal for slope strengthening and reinforcement works ( Tardio et al, 2018 ; Rao et al, 2018 ). Besides having high mechanical and tensile strengths, bamboos are flexible and lightweight ( Bhonde et al, 2014 ; Javadian et al, 2019 ).…”

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Present practices and emerging opportunities in bioengineering for slope stabilization in Malaysia: An overview

Dorairaj

Osman

2021

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Population increase and the demand for infrastructure development such as construction of highways and road widening are intangible, leading up to mass land clearing. As flat terrains become scarce, infrastructure expansions have moved on to hilly terrains, cutting through slopes and forests. Unvegetated or bare slopes are prone to erosion due to the lack of or insufficient surface cover. The combination of exposed slope, uncontrolled slope management practices, poor slope planning and high rainfall as in Malaysia could steer towards slope failures which then results in landslides under acute situation. Moreover, due to the tropical weather, the soils undergo intense chemical weathering and leaching that elevates soil erosion and surface runoff. Mitigation measures are vital to address slope failures as they lead to economic loss and loss of lives. Since there is minimal or limited information and investigations on slope stabilization methods in Malaysia, this review deciphers into the current slope management practices such as geotextiles, brush layering, live poles, rock buttress and concrete structures. However, these methods have their drawbacks. Thus, as a way forward, we highlight the potential application of soil bioengineering methods especially on the use of whole plants. Here, we discuss the general attributions of a plant in slope stabilization including its mechanical, hydrological and hydraulic effects. Subsequently, we focus on species selection, and engineering properties of vegetation especially rooting structures and architecture. Finally, the review will dissect and assess the ecological principles for vegetation establishment with an emphasis on adopting the mix-culture approach as a slope failure mitigation measure. Nevertheless, the use of soil bioengineering is limited to low to moderate risk slopes only, while in high-risk slopes, the use of traditional engineering measure is deemed more appropriate and remain to be the solution for slope stabilization.

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Present practices and emerging opportunities in bioengineering for slope stabilization in Malaysia: An overview

Dorairaj

Osman

2021

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“…It has been reported that every 2, 50 000 ha of plantation annually can create 40 million man-days of rural employment over five years (Tardio et al, 2016).…”

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“…It has been reported that around 600 workdays are required per tonne of bamboo in the primary processing. The average consumption of bamboos in the incense stick industry is 15000 tonnes per annum (Tardio et al, 2016).…”

Section: Use Of Bamboo Biomass In Handicraft and Construction Industrymentioning

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“…Bamboo serves ecosystems including soil improvement, pollutants filtrations in runoff, reduce soil water and wind erosion, reduce net emissions of greenhouse gases, fix soil organic carbon and improve habitat diversity (Gu et al, 2019;Tardio et al, 2016;Yourmila and Bhardwaj, 2017). The challenge is to establish bamboo plantations on a large enough scale to provide a constant and sustainable supply of biomass.…”

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Wasteland Utilization for <i>B. balcooa</i> Cultivation: Socio-economic and Environmental Impacts through Bamboo-based Product Development

Patel¹,

Gami²,

Patel³

2019

EUROPEAN J SUSTAINAB DEV

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Declining fossil fuel and increasing CO2 emissions from non-renewable fuel leading us to climate change which signifies to reduce fossil fuel dependency and promotes bioenergy as renewable. To address such issue Abellon Clean Energy has developed captive farming of B. balcooa for environment friendly bio-energy feedstock cultivation in; 1112, 2223, 2964 and 6175 plants/hectare densities to understand cost of cultivation and its subsequent use in cottage industry, energy substitute and high value products. Farmers' field trials were also performed as 1112 plants/hectare at three districts of Gujarat. The optimum plantation density was observed to be 1112 plants/hectare at captive and farmers' field having approximately 57.70 MT/hectare biomass yield with 32-39 USD/MT cost of production. If 5% of waste land of India cultivates B. balcooa, with 50% biomass yield, 67.51 million metric tonne (mMT)/year bamboo biomass can be produced. Bamboos generates worth of 9788 million USD or 7696 million USD yearly from handicraft and construction respectively. Bamboo grown at marginal ecologies can fetch around 12.83 mMT/year from cottage industrial products worth of 16616 million USD reducing bamboo import. Waste from cottage industries can produce annually bio-energy pellets worth of 13987 million USD which could replace 63.18 mMT of coal or 21.60 mMT of LPG. Optionally 7560 million liters/year of bioethanol can be produced out of waste generated from incense stick processing worth 5670 million USD. Further 30% of bamboo from marginal land cultivation can produce 20.25 mMT/year of activated charcoal worth of 34425 million USD. Indirect employment of 8.66 million people is accounted for incense stick, pellet production, logistics, marketing, etc. B. balcooa has potential for carbon sequestration through marginal land development impacting India's social, economic and environment conditions that also improves soil quality.

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“…A potential negative impact of soil nailing or anchoring systems is the added debris on a PES location. RPP, bamboo, and wood alternatives may prove to alleviate any perceived issues with traditional steel or concrete anchors (Tardio et al 2018).…”

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Erosion control of earth covered magazines to maintain minimum cover requirements

Shannon¹

2019

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Soil erosion of cover for earth covered magazine (ECM) storage presents a unique challenge to traditional embankment practices. Due to the strict guidelines on the necessary soil cover, as well as material allowed for use in erosion deterrence, many traditional soil erosion techniques are not allowable. This report investigates current soil erosion techniques and their applicability to magazine cover focusing on regulations, costs, and ease of implementation. The techniques investigated were based on currently used techniques from 2003 to the present but did not include researchonly stage mechanisms. The objective of this research effort was to investigate currently available erosion mitigation methods and their feasibility for ECM application. Main areas of concern for ECMs are envisioned to be cost, ease of implementation, and potential for added debris. Based on the reviewed literature, it appears that chemical or vegetative stabilization are likely the best methods for ECMs' erosion prevention. This assumes that simple soil compaction is not adequate, as it is otherwise generally the best approach. After a selection is made of a proposed solution to this issue, additional testing is suggested as a proof of erosion deterrence. DISCLAIMER: The contents of this report are not to be used for advertising, publication, or promotional purposes. Citation of trade names does not constitute an official endorsement or approval of the use of such commercial products. All product names and trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners. The findings of this report are not to be construed as an official Department of the Army position unless so designated by other authorized documents. DESTROY THIS REPORT WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED. DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE ORIGINATOR. DISCLAIMER: The contents of this report are not to be used for advertising, publication, or promotional purposes. Citation of trade names does not constitute an official endorsement or approval of the use of such commercial products. All product names and trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners. The findings of this report are not to be construed as an official Department of the Army position unless so designated by other authorized documents.

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The Use of Bamboo for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization: Soil Bioengineering Works

Cited by 23 publications

References 19 publications

Present practices and emerging opportunities in bioengineering for slope stabilization in Malaysia: An overview

Present practices and emerging opportunities in bioengineering for slope stabilization in Malaysia: An overview

Wasteland Utilization for <i>B. balcooa</i> Cultivation: Socio-economic and Environmental Impacts through Bamboo-based Product Development

Erosion control of earth covered magazines to maintain minimum cover requirements

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