A Specialized Boundary Condition for Soil–Vegetation–Atmosphere Interaction in Embankments

Abstract

AbstractPlants impact the liquid balance at the root zone and subsequently influence soil suction. Because geotechnical models often neglect the influence of vegetation on the surface of embankments, this paper developed a specialized boundary condition ...Practical ApplicationsThe uppermost soil layer of an embankment is exceptionally dynamic due to its interaction with weather patterns and vegetation cover. Vegetation interacts with the surrounding soil and atmosphere, responding to various environmental ...