Upload NowIn the theory of compression, soil compression is assumed to occur by the decrease in the volume of voids, the volume of solids remaining constant throughout the process. Also, higher the effective stress in soils, higher is the resulting compression. Hence, the compressibility of soils is expressed in the terms of a plot between void […]
How to Measure the Compressibility of Soils? | Soil Engineering
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Effect of Stress History on Compression of Clays | Soil Engineering
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As the consolidation settlement depends on both the initial and final stress levels and because there is significant difference in consolidation settlement due to virgin compression and re-compression, stress history has a significant effect on compression of clays. Influence of Stress Cycle: The relation between soil compression and effective stress is not unique even for […]
Terzaghi’s Theory of Consolidation | Soil Engineering
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Terzaghi’s Theory of Consilidation 2. Assumptions in Terzaghi’s Theory of Consolidation 3. Validity of Terzaghi’s Theory 4. Solution of Consolidation Equation. Introduction to Terzaghi’s Theory of Consilidation: The total consolidation settlement is time dependent. It is often necessary to determine – i. Settlement that occurs […]