A Review of the Engineering Charateristics of Peat

1 January 1959

journal article
review article
Published by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division

Vol. 85 (1) , 21-25
https://doi.org/10.1061/jsfeaq.0000164

Abstract

Physical and mechanical properties of peat; classification, percent ash, acidity reaction, density and specific gravity, water holding capacity, void ratio and shrinkage on drying, permeability, shear strength, bearing capacity, consolidation characteristics, and settlement. (25 refs.)

Keywords

PERMEABILITY
CLASSIFICATION
GRAVITY
SHRINKAGE
VOID
SHEAR
HOLDING
PERCENT
CHARATERISTICS
REFS