Standard Specification for Slope Stabilization Using Vetiver Grass

Soil erosion has been a matter of concern across the globe for centuries, not least due to its role in such disasters as slope failure and landslides. Over time, numerous methods have been developed to address the problem, including the emerging field of soil bioengineering, a cross-disciplinary approach combining knowledge of botany, ecology, and geotechnical engineering.This book focuses on a specific area of soil bioengineering known as Vetiver Grass Technology (VGT). It presents an overview of the erosion problem and slope stability, covers the various characteristics of VGT, and details the establishment of vetiver nurseries. It also includes several infrastructure design schemes, as well as on-site and remote monitoring systems involving IoT and other relevant information.This book is intended to be a resource for serve as a foundation for further research. Read more