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Interlocking Elements to Control Erosion in Natural and Urban Ecosystems

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  • Esmaeil Kouhgardi
  • Hodjat Shiri
  • Masoud Mahdianpari
  • Hamidreza Momtaz

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Advancements in comprehending soil erosion alleviation, relevant to both natural terrains and urban settings, have experienced notable growth in knowledge and products. Nevertheless, the increasing influence of climate change-driven forces, extreme weather events, and human-caused actions have resulted in reduced attainment of the desired results in erosion mitigation efforts. This paper aims to investigate how interlocking elements contribute to the reduction of soil erosion in natural landscapes and urban green spaces. This will be achieved by analyzing published materials, patents, installation instructions, manuals, and reports from organizations. Furthermore, we delve into novel interlocking products and emerging strategies like soft solutions and ecologically engineered blocks designed to effectively address soil erosion within vegetated habitats while enhancing the system’s capacity to adapt and withstand shifts in climate, curbing soil loss, and diminishing the speed of water runoff, consequently mitigating the potential for erosion. Geotechnical engineering and other erosion control solutions like biobased interlocking components and interlocking permeable blocks offer promise in safeguarding natural landscapes and urban infrastructure from erosion-related impacts. The geotextiles market, for instance, which was valued at over $7 billion in 2022, is anticipated to experience an annual growth rate of 6.6% from 2023 to 2030. This growth can be attributed to increasing environmental concerns related to soil erosion and the rapid urbanization occurring in developing countries. However, continuous progress in the economic viability and sustainability of these techniques and products is crucial to effectively achieve erosion mitigation goals in the face of a shifting climate.

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  • Esmaeil Kouhgardi & Hodjat Shiri & Masoud Mahdianpari & Hamidreza Momtaz, 2024. "Interlocking Elements to Control Erosion in Natural and Urban Ecosystems," European Journal of Environment and Earth Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 5(5), pages 23-38, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejgeo0:v:5:y:2024:i:5:id:16485
    DOI: 10.24018/ejgeo.2024.5.5.485
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