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Compressibility, Consolidation, and Settlement
This chapter contains sections titled:
General Concepts
Estimation of Settlement Using Elasticity Theory
Estimation of Settlement Assuming 1‐D Behavior
Immediate (“Elastic”) Settlement and Long‐Term (Consolidation) Settlement
Consolidation Behavior of Clays (and Silts)
Estimation of Settlement from Odometer Test Results
Approximations and Uncertainties in Settlement Estimates Based on Odometer Tests
Allowable Settlement
Radial Flow and Sand (or “Wick”) Drains
Settlement of Foundations on Sand
References
Exercises
Compressibility, Consolidation, and Settlement
This chapter contains sections titled:
General Concepts
Estimation of Settlement Using Elasticity Theory
Estimation of Settlement Assuming 1‐D Behavior
Immediate (“Elastic”) Settlement and Long‐Term (Consolidation) Settlement
Consolidation Behavior of Clays (and Silts)
Estimation of Settlement from Odometer Test Results
Approximations and Uncertainties in Settlement Estimates Based on Odometer Tests
Allowable Settlement
Radial Flow and Sand (or “Wick”) Drains
Settlement of Foundations on Sand
References
Exercises
Compressibility, Consolidation, and Settlement
Wesley, Laurence D. (author)
2009-08-07
64 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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