Definitions and engineering classifications of tropical lowland peats

• Main Authors: Zulkifley, M.T.M., Ng, T.F., Raj, J.K., Hashim, Roslan, Ghani, A., Shuib, M.K., Ashraf, M.A.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/8870/1/Definitions_and_engineering_classifications_of_tropical_lowland.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/8870/; http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84887357259&partnerID=40&md5=d248f527b072edcd3d87526cf5d988c8 http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10064-013-0520-5 http://download.springer.com/static/pdf/616/art253A10.1007252Fs10064-013-0520-5.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Peat classification methods for engineering purposes and the main factors and aspects of these classification systems are discussed. Among the factors that enter into the classification of tropical lowland peats are the organic content and degree or level of humification (on the von Post scale). The...