investigation of super absorbing material and cultivation on bayer soil in flood management

Floods are natural disasters that can cause significant damage to rivers and highlands in urban, industrial and agricultural areas. the application of green plats is increasingly recognized in many countries as a solution to improve environmental quality and reduce runoff quantity. this study investigates the viability of super absorbing materials in a substrate mix for cultivation of barren soil, where plants are supported by lightweight growing media (substrate) overlying a drainage layer. in addition, the role of super absorbing materials as a growth medium, drainage properties of the substrate mix containing recycled materials, as well as its susceptibility to erosion and resistance to sliding when placed on a slope were investigated. therefore, the main aim of this study is to investigate the impact of natural zeolite and cultivation of barren soil on rainfall infiltration into the soil, runoff, sediment and soil water storage capacity in barren soil in flood situation. this study includes the establishment, development, and performance of both grass and sedum under simulated rainfall even (flood management). it indicates supportive suitability of the substrate mix containing recycled waste materials for plants growth. it is resistant to erosion and slippage and capable of providing good drainage. the results showed that infiltration in zeolite-treated soil and cultivation of barren soil is very high and treated soil can reduce drained water volume in flood event. in the treatment analysis, the highest rate of drained water was recorded as 52.2 (ml) and it was shown that in untreated soil there is a lacks of water as runoff, thus drainage and preserving water in the soils were too low and the lowest rate of drained water was seen in soil treated with 3% zeolite (12 ml). the results of this laboratory investigation were used to flood protection works at into the wider perspective of sustainability benefits.