Influence of Vetiver Root System on Mechanical Performance of Expansive Soil: Experimental Studies

Figure 10

Dry shrinkage cracks on the surface of composite root-soil of vetiver roots with different root contents: (a) pure soil; (b) root content is 0.78 g/1000 cm³; (c) root content is 1.56 g/1000 cm³; (d) root content is 2.34 g/1000 cm³; (e) root content is 3.12 g/1000 cm³.

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