Abstract
In this study, a new ecological slope protection method—Anchor Reinforced Vegetation System (ARVS) was applied to the newly excavated expansive soil slope. To explore the effect and mechanism of ARVS protection of newly excavated expansive soil slopes, expansive soil slopes with three different protection methods (bare slopes, grassed slopes, and ARVS slopes) were built. The continuous natural rainfall test and artificial rainfall tests were carried out. The results show that: compared with the bare slope and the grassed slope, ARVS could effectively adjust the moisture and heat balance of newly excavated expansive soil slopes and achieve a satisfactory soil and water conservation performance. Under different rainfall intensities, the runoff and soil loss rates of the ARVS-protected slope were smallest. Under the combined action of vegetation, high-performance turf reinforcement mats (HPTRMs) and anchors, the ARVS provided a superior erosion resistance. The higher the rainfall intensity is, the more significant the anti-erosion effect of the ARVS compared to that of grass protection technology. The ARVS could also effectively limit vertical and horizontal deformation of newly excavated expansive soil slopes. Therefore, the ARVS could effectively reduce the negative influences of the atmospheric environment on newly excavated expansive soil slopes and provide a new solution for shallow protection of newly excavated expansive soil slopes.
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