Recommendation of pre-solidification procedure for highly organic soils at various decomposition levels

Authors:
Junita Abd Rahman, Chan Chee Ming and Radin Maya Saphira Radin Mohamed

Book:
Proceedings of the 15th International Peat Congress

Venue:
Kuching

Keywords:
decomposition-level, moisture-content, peat, shear-strength, solidification

Documentfile:
ipc16p623-629a326rahman.ming_.etal_.pdf

Summary:

SUMMARY

The peat, also known as soft soils in geotechnics, is highly compressible and soft. The solidification of peat has been studied for years by researchers all over the world. The solidification of peat is one option to sustain the population in peat area. Peat area is not a preferred inhabitants place due to limitation of the road network and infrastructure because of high possibility of settlement issue. The study on peat solidification needs the researcher to handle the peat sample carefully. The pre-solidification procedure is to ensure that the peat sample is prepared to the best condition before begin the mixing process. The preliminary test conducted prior…