Design Method for Embankment under Consideration of Wind Erosion in Non-Wind-Eroded Area

Abstract

Wind erosion may appear because of the construction of embankment in a non-wind-eroded area. It can cause the destruction of the embankment and bring about flying dust, to which little attention has been paid. Based on analysis of the embankment-caused acceleration of wind, a design method under consideration of wind erosion is put forward for embankment in the non-wind-eroded area. Then protection range for the embankment is suggested and countermeasures against wind erosion are given. The results of this paper help render the design of embankment more reasonable and environmentally friendly.