Compressibility characteristics of electrically treated peaty clay

Abstract

Finding cost effective, and relatively quick solution to handle the thick layers of soft peaty clays is a major challenge faced by Sri Lankan Geotechnical Engineers. Number of . different methods had been tried out to improve the engineering qualities of peaty clays. There were problems associated with preloading in the case of extremely soft peaty clays. due to their almost water like consistency. Methods such as deep mixing need special machinery.