The Peat Swamp: Productivity, Trafficability and Mechanization
( Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology )
Publication series ：Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology
Author： Ataur Rahman Rafia Afroz Azmi Yahya (International Islamic University Malaysia Malaysia)
Publisher： Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Publication year： 2013
E-ISBN: 9781619426863
Subject： TD422.6 peat digging device
Keyword： Environment
Language： ENG
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Description
This book has been written with emphasis on the fundamental engineering principles underlying the peat characteristics, importance of peat, environmental effects of peat, determination of the mechanical properties of peat terrain, mechanization of peat based on the vehicle for highland, moderate peatland and peat swamp . The mechanization of peat has been discussed in regards to the development of peat vehicle and their performance. This book intends to introduce senior undergraduate and postgraduate students to the study of the peat terrain and theory of peat vehicle mobility.