Quantifying the Influence of an Urban Tree Transpiration on Soil–Water Dynamics and Ground Settlement Using In Situ Monitoring

Abstract

AbstractReactive, or expansive, soil experiences considerable volume changes and movements as a consequence of variations in its moisture content due primarily to seasonal weather conditions. The movements could be significant if trees were present, ...Practical ApplicationsWhile many studies have been conducted on the drying effects of trees on soil moisture and properties, attempts to quantify and model these effects are inadequate due to the complexity of the physical processes and the lack of ...