Geotechnical properties and microstructural characteristics of Northeast Indian peats

Peat is a unique type of soil whose properties vary widely, making it a very poor foundation material for construction purposes. Therefore, before starting any construction on ground that overlies a peat layer, it is essential to understand the properties of the peat. The purpose of this study was t...

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Main Authors: A. Paul, M. Hussain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mire Conservation Group and International Peat Society 2019-03-01
Series:Mires and Peat
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Online Access:http://mires-and-peat.net/media/map24/map_24_07.pdf