Compressibility and Consolidation - Theory & Concepts

Soil settlement analysis, one-dimensional consolidation theory, and time rate of settlement.

Interactive Consolidation Lab

Clay Layer Thickness,

H

(10 m)

Drainage Condition

Double (Sand Top & Bottom)Single (Rock Bottom)

Install Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVDs)

0.00 years

Excellent! Construction can proceed quickly.

Sand / Fill (Drainage)

SOFT CLAY

Sand (Drainage)