Effects of Fiber Length and Content on the Enhancement of Spray-Applied Substrate in Soil Spray Seeding
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Abstract
(1) Background: Soil stability is essential for hydroseeding applications, particularly in erosion-prone areas. This study examines the effects of coir fiber reinforcement on soil properties and optimizes fiber length and content for improved performance. (2) Methods: Triaxial tests, soil physical measurements, and cracking experiments were conducted on sandy and silty soils using five fiber lengths (1–5 cm) and three fiber contents (0.2–0.6%). Principal component analysis (PCA) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) were applied for optimization. (3) Results: The results show that coir fiber increases soil cohesion, shear strength, porosity, and permeability while reducing bulk density. The best reinforcement occurred at a 3–4 cm fiber length and 0.4–0.6% content, enhancing both the shear strength and crack resistance. Correlation analysis indicated a positive relationship between porosity and shear strength and a negative correlation between crack ratio and shear strength, confirming fiber reinforcement benefits. RSM analysis identified 3.051 cm + 4.07% as optimal for sandy soil and 3.376 cm + 0.456% for silty soil. (4) Conclusions: The optimal coir fiber combination significantly improves soil stability, providing theoretical support for optimizing spray substrates.
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OpenAlex topics: Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
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Affiliations
College of Grassland and Grassland, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100107, China
Shanxi Luqiao Construction Group, Horticulture Greening Engineering Co., Ltd., Taiyuan 030002, China
Funding
Shanxi Luqiao Construction Group, Horticulture Greening Engineering Co., Ltd.
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