Classification of Peat Between Different Perspective 1

[Adnz2006]

Hi,

I am now working with research in peat. I am confussing because I read there a many classification of peat in different countries and different profesion. Is there any standard can I use? Thanks you

 

[dirtman85]

BS5930 is the Code of Practice for Site Investigation in Britain and there is a comprehensive section on soil descriptions including how we characterise peat in this country. I understand that all BS manuals are be replaced by Eurocode by 2011.

 

[jdonville]

See ASTM D 2487 for the USCS description of Peat.

Jeff


Jeffrey T. Donville, PE
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[BigH]

Probably the best book is the old standard from Canada (National Research council) - it not only is a great book on peat but has pictures to boot! I was able to find the references:

MacFarlane: Muskeg Engineering Handbook, University of Toronto Press, 1969.
MacFarlane: Guide to Field Descriptions of Muskeg, Technical Memorandum 44, National Research Council, Canada. 1958.

The best starting work on muskeg (peat) was by these Canucks in the 50s and 60s!

 

[Pushnpull]

The Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology, Mires and Peats, Volume 19, No1. 1986, gives a excellent overview of different classification systems.

I would suggest the Von Post classification system. (Also see "Smart, P. 1986: Classification by Texture & Plasticity. Geological Society of London.Engineering Geology Special publication 2 in proceedings of the 20th Regional Meeting Engineering Group, Guilford.