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http://dx.doi.org/10.14481/jkges.2016.17.6.33

Numerical Analysis on Drain Capacity and Vegetation Potential of Unsaturated Made-Planting Soil  

Kim, Sung-Min (Department of Civil Engineering, Kyung Hee University)
Kim, Choong-Eon (Samhyun PF)
Jung, Young-Hoon (Department of Civil Engineering, Kyung Hee University)
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Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society / v.17, no.6, 2016 , pp. 33-41 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study attempted to investigate drain capacity and vegetation potential of made-planting soil via finite element simulations. Engineering drain capacity of made-planting soil can be evaluated by an analysis of unsaturated soils. In a perspective for vegetation landscape, it is necessary to check whether the minimum amount of water in the made-planting soil can be supplied for the survival of plants. Herein, 1-m high soil column covered by made-planting soil were numerically simulated. Numerical results showed that how the coefficient of permeability of saturated soil and soil-water characteristics of unsaturated soil are considered significantly influences the drain capacity of soils. Variation in the volumetric water content within the Least Limiting Water Range (LLWR) provides us with information on whether the soil can contain a sufficient amount of water for the plants to survive the drought.
Keywords
Made-planting soil; Unsaturated soil; Drain capacity; Vegetation; Least limiting water range;
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