Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, Pages 7289: Alluvial Fan Scree Deposits: Formation Characteristics and Erosion Mitigation Strategies

Applied Sciences doi: 10.3390/app15137289

Authors:
Fengling Ji
Wei Li
Qingfeng Lv
Zhongping Chen
Xi Yu

Alluvial fan scree deposits (AFSDs) in arid/semi-arid regions are highly susceptible to rainfall-induced erosion, posing significant risks to infrastructure like oil pipelines. This study evaluates the efficacy of SH polymer materials in enhancing AFSD erosion resistance through three experimental approaches: film characterization, rainfall erosion simulation, and environmental compatibility assessment. Tensile tests demonstrated that SH polymer films (0.16–0.56 mm thick) retained >80% mass after prolonged immersion, exhibiting prolonged ductility (250 mm elongation) and stable post-immersion softening, ideal for enduring cyclic erosion. Rainfall simulations (200 mm/h intensity) revealed that SH application rates ≥ 1.5 kg/m2 reduced soil loss by >90%, with 2.0 kg/m2 ensuring near-complete slope integrity across planar/curved morphologies. Ecological tests confirmed SH’s environmental friendliness, as treated soils supported robust tall fescue growth without permeability inhibition. The findings advocate SH polymers as a sustainable solution for AFSD stabilization, combining mechanical resilience, terrain adaptability, and eco-compatibility.

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