Pull-Out and tensile strength properties of two selected tropical trees

• Main Authors: Normaniza Osman,, Mohamad Nordin Abdullah,, Che Hassandi Abdullah,
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2011
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/2502/1/07_Mormaniza.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/2502/; http://www.ukm.my/jsm/

A bioengineering technique is gradually being used as an alternative for slope stabilisation design. The effect of vegetation on soil strength, particularly in terms of root reinforcement aspects has therefore become a major interest. However, there is a lack of documentation on the root mechanical...