ELECTRIC ANALOGS IN TIME-SETTLEMENT PROBLEMS

This is the closure of the original article and refers to discussions of the original article by Martins and Luscher, both of whom suggested other computer approaches to solving one-dimensional consolidation problems. Luscher used an electric analog computer (differential analyzer). Martins discusses the simulation of the consolidation process using a purely resistive electrical network. After discussing these two methods the authors suggest that, though all three methods will continue to be used in the future, there will be a great increase in the use of digital computers for solving these types of problems.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Domenico, P
  • Clark, G
• Publication Date: 1965-7

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 191-192
• Serial:
  • Journal of Soil Mechanics & Foundations Div
  • Volume: 91
  • Issue Number: SM4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analog computers; Consolidation; Digital computers; Distributions (Statistics); Electric circuits; Electrical systems; Simulation
• Old TRIS Terms: Consolidation theory; Electrical analogues; Electrical networks; Time settlement curve
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095452
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Closure
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 29 1975 12:00AM