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Transporting peat and avoiding liquefaction

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GeologyRocks

Civil/Environmental
Aug 24, 2008
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Hi!

Does anyone have any experience in transporting excavated peat? We are having difficulty doing so as it tends to liquefy in the back of the dumper truck effectively turning into a peat soup. Any tips would be hugely appreciated!

 
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