• The influence of grass roots on the shear strength of pyroclastic soils 

      Foresta, Vito; Capobianco, Vittoria; Cascini, Leonardo (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      The paper investigates the effects of indigenous vegetation on the shear strength of loose pyroclastic soils of the Campania region (Southern Italy); these soils are frequently affected by shallow landslides 1-2m deep that ...
    • Wetting-Drying Response of an Unsaturated Pyroclastic Soil Vegetated with Long-Root Grass 

      Capobianco, Vittoria; Cascini, Leonardo; Cuomo, Sabatino; Foresta, Vito (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      This paper investigates the effect of a long-root grass on the hydraulic response of a partially saturated pyroclastic soil. The work is based on both long-term monitoring under atmospheric conditions and short-term ...