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In this study, the effect of sand content on compaction, shear strength, and compressibility of fibrous peat was investigated. The sand used for the study is rounded and poorly graded passing 2-mm sieve and retaining on 1-mm sieve. Samples were prepared by adding 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 % sand by weight, respectively. Standard Proctor tests were carried out for each mixture to determine the optimum moisture content and maximum dry densities of the samples. Shear strength and consolidation tests were performed on five different mixtures that were prepared at their optimum moisture content and maximum dry densities. Tests results showed that the amount of sand content has a significant effect on compaction, shear strength, and compressibility parameters of fibrous peat.
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Celik, F., Canakci, H. An Investigation of the Effect of Sand Content on Geotechnical Properties of Fibrous Peat. Arab J Sci Eng 39, 6943–6948 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-014-1298-x
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