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The protective and attractive covering of a vegetated embankment using coir geotextiles |
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S. Vishnudas, H. H. G. Savenije, P. Zaag, K. R. Anil, K. Balan |
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Englisch
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1027-5606
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In: Hydrology and Earth System Sciences ; 10, no. 4 ; Nr. 10, no. 4 (2006-08-08), S.565-574 |
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250008142
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| Publikation (Nr.) |
 copernicus.org/hess-10-565-2006.pdf |
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| Zusammenfassung |
| This paper presents the results of a field experiment conducted in Kerala,
South India, to test the effectiveness of coir geotextiles for embankment
protection. The results reveal that treatment with geotextile in combination
with grass is an effective eco-hydrological measure to protect steep slopes
from erosion. In the context of sustainable watershed management, coir is a
cheap and locally available material that can be used to strengthen
traditional earthen bunds or protect the banks of village ponds from
erosion. Particularly in developing countries, where coir is abundantly
available and textiles can be produced by small-scale industry, this is an
attractive alternative for conventional methods. This paper analyses the
performance of coir geotextile in different treatments with respect to soil
moisture content, protection against erosion and biomass production. |
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