...: understanding the geology of the site and the complex ground and groundwater conditions; selection of an appropriate solution to address the risk of uplift and piping failure; the binder dosage trials in order to determine the cementitious contents required to achieve the required permeability and strength...

...Brendan C. O’Kelly, PhD, FTCD, CEng CEnv MICE It has been approximately 80 years since the first effective stress strength testing of peat was performed using triaxial apparatus. In light of recent unexpected failures of embankments, dykes, foundations and slopes in peat deposits, it is timely...