Cv for peat

[bosy]

Does anybody know where I can find Cv values for peat? All the references are vague and only say that primary consolidation should occur rapidly This is a highly fiberous peat from northern IN. Also, I am considering staged construction. Does anybody know of any Cu/p relationships?

 

[drt]

Dr. Tuncer Edil from the University of Wisconsin-Madison is an expert in this field. Try tracking down some of this papers.

From my very limited experience with peat:
1. Your right cv is high, but it decreases rapidly as the void ratio decreases.
2. Primary settlement is probably not an issue, but secondary settlement of peat may be very large.
3. Wick drains if used may pinch off, due to the large deformation.
4. Peat like soil, can be highly variable. Not all peat is the same.

Good luck !