Upload NowThe mechanism of consolidation was explained by Terzaghi with the help of a spring-dashpot model using soil-spring analogy. 1. Spring-Dashpot Model: Figure 11.1 shows a dashpot consisting of a cylinder containing a spring supporting a piston. The cylinder is completely filled with water and has an outlet valve to regulate the outflow. Let the initial […]
Mechanism of Consolidation: Terzaghi’s Soil-Spring Analogy | Soil Engineering
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Need for Using Sand Drains 2. Advantages of Sand Drains 3. Construction. Need for Using Sand Drains: Structures constructed over highly compressible soils, soft marine clay deposits suffer very large consolidation settlements, which have the potential to cause serious damage or failure of such structures. Such soils, […]
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 […]