Geotechnical properties of peat soil stabilised with shredded waste tyre chips in combination with gypsum, lime or cement

Peat has a high content of water and organic substances. These weak components can cause low bearing capacity and high consolidation settlement under load, which means that peat deposits must usually be stabilised if they are to bear constructions such as buildings or roads. In this study we investi...

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Main Authors: M. Saberian, M.A. Rahgozar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mire Conservation Group and International Peat Society 2016-07-01
Series:Mires and Peat
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Online Access:http://mires-and-peat.net/media/map18/map_18_16.pdf