Classification of Peat Between Different Perspective
Classification of Peat Between Different Perspective
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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
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





RE: Classification of Peat Between Different Perspective
RE: Classification of Peat Between Different Perspective
Jeff
Jeffrey T. Donville, PE
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RE: Classification of Peat Between Different Perspective
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!
RE: Classification of Peat Between Different Perspective
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.