Bioengineering in slope stability

In Colombia, the use of vegetation is focused on controlling soil erosion, but not very oriented in the stability of slopes. In the Manual of slope stability of the National Institute, Several methods for erosion control are mentioned and described. through the use of vegetation. It also mentions the additional resistance provided by roots in the superficial part of the slope, but no standardized or detailed methods are observed. As it is in conventional stabilization methods and containment structures, there is evidence of a lack of information on the use of vegetation in the implementation of slope stability.

This is how the need arises to look for new alternatives and mechanisms that allow soils to adapt to their own vegetated environments, such as the method of bioengineering, this method reinforces the soil structure generating a barrier against earthworks that prevent and control erosion, environmental impact and can reach produce lower costs than everyday methods.