Laboratory Evaluation of Coefficient of Radial Consolidation Based on Pore-Water-Pressure Dissipation and Settlement

Modified and standard Rowe consolidation cells were employed to investigate the behavior of soft clays during vacuum assisted radial consolidation. Degree of consolidation (DOC) and the back calculated value of coefficient of radial consolidation (ch) based on measured settlement and excess pore-water-pressure (uw) dissipation curves were compared. The DOC and (ch) based on pore water pressures are shown to be less than those based on settlements. The vacuum pressure-total surcharge ratio (VSR) is found to be an important parameter controlling the rate of the consolidation. Moreover, the coefficient of radial consolidation based on conventional odometer testing could not accurately predict the consolidation behavior of soft soils under varying VSR. Finally, a semi-empirical model incorporating the relationship between VSR and a modified coefficient of radial consolidation is introduced.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.1520/GTJ20120032
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from ASTM International
• Authors:
  • Indraratna, Buddhima
  • Kianfar, Kourosh
  • Rujikiatkamjorn, Cholachat
• Publication Date: 2013-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 107-118
• Serial:
  • Geotechnical Testing Journal
  • Volume: 36
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: ASTM International
  • ISSN: 0149-6115
  • Serial URL: http://www.astm.org/DIGITAL_LIBRARY/JOURNALS/GEOTECH/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Consolidation; Dissipation; Ground settlement; Laboratory studies; Pore water pressures; Soft clays; Vertical drains
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; I42: Soil Mechanics;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01484794
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 21 2013 9:13AM