dc.contributor.advisor |
Tennekoon, BL |
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dc.contributor.author |
Hearth, HMSD |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2011-06-11T04:09:27Z |
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dc.date.available |
2011-06-11T04:09:27Z |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/1054 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Peat is an accumulation of partially decomposed and disintegrated plant remains, which have been fossilized under conditions of incomplete aeration and high water content. Development of peat is a progressive process with the continuous decomposition of plant matter. With time plant fiber may disappear leaving organic soils (organic clay/ organic slit), or organic matter may decompose in to an amorphous form. As the decomposition of plant fiber/vegetation is a time dependent process, different stages of decomposition could exist. Investigation done in low-laying areas of Colombo reveal the existence of 3 different types of peaty soils. 1. Fiber peats 2. Amorphous peat 3. Organic clays mixed with peat. |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
en_US |
dc.subject |
CIVIL ENGINEERING-THESIS |
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dc.subject |
GEOTECHNICAL ENG.-PEATY SOILS |
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dc.title |
Use of barden model for consolidation of Sri Lankan peaty soils |
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dc.type |
Thesis-Abstract |
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dc.identifier.faculty |
Engineering |
en_US |
dc.identifier.degree |
MEng |
en_US |
dc.identifier.department |
Department of Civil Engineering |
en_US |
dc.date.accept |
2000 |
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dc.identifier.accno |
72465 |
en_US |