Evaluation of root reinforcement models using numerical modelling approaches

[1] Bischetti GB(2005)Root strength and root area ratio of forest species in Lombardy (northern Italy) Plant Soil 278 11-22

[2] Chiaradia EA(2009)Root cohesion of forest species in the Italian Alps Plant Soil 324 71-89

[3] Simonato T(2013)Discrete modeling of granular soils reinforcement by plant roots Ecol Eng 61 646-657

[4] Speziali B(2009)Linking plant morphological traits to uprooting resistance in eroded marly lands (Souhern Alps, France) Plant Soil 324 31-42

[5] Vitali B(2011)An analytical fiber bundle model for pullout mechanics of root bundles J Geophys Res Earth Surface (2003–2012) 116 F3-188

[6] Vullo P(1983)Root architecture and tree stability Plant Soil 71 171-65

[7] Zocco A(1979)Discrete numerical model for granular assemblies Geotechnique 29 47-1293

[8] Bischetti GB(2008)Using three-dimensional plant root architecture in models of shallow-slope stability Ann Bot 101 1281-418

[9] Chiaradia EA(2008)Quantifying root-reinforcement of river bank soils by four Australian tree species Geomorphology 100 401-134

[10] Epis T(2005)A numerical investigation into the influence of soil type and root architecture on tree anchorage Plant Soil 278 119-327

[1] Bischetti GB(2005)Root strength and root area ratio of forest species in Lombardy (northern Italy) Plant Soil 278 11-22

[2] Chiaradia EA(2009)Root cohesion of forest species in the Italian Alps Plant Soil 324 71-89

[3] Simonato T(2013)Discrete modeling of granular soils reinforcement by plant roots Ecol Eng 61 646-657

[4] Speziali B(2009)Linking plant morphological traits to uprooting resistance in eroded marly lands (Souhern Alps, France) Plant Soil 324 31-42

[5] Vitali B(2011)An analytical fiber bundle model for pullout mechanics of root bundles J Geophys Res Earth Surface (2003–2012) 116 F3-188

[6] Vullo P(1983)Root architecture and tree stability Plant Soil 71 171-65

[7] Zocco A(1979)Discrete numerical model for granular assemblies Geotechnique 29 47-1293

[8] Bischetti GB(2008)Using three-dimensional plant root architecture in models of shallow-slope stability Ann Bot 101 1281-418

[9] Chiaradia EA(2008)Quantifying root-reinforcement of river bank soils by four Australian tree species Geomorphology 100 401-134

[10] Epis T(2005)A numerical investigation into the influence of soil type and root architecture on tree anchorage Plant Soil 278 119-327