Interpretation of Consolidation Test on Søvind Marl

Gitte Lyng Grønbech, Lars Bo Ibsen, Benjaminn Nordahl Nielsen

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Abstract

The article deals with the interpretation of consolidation test in order to determine the preconsolidation stress; this is done by reviewing different methods. A main point in the article is the interaction between the consolidation and the secondary consolidation strains, and the methods used to separate the two strain types. This is in Denmark traditionally done by a √(t)-log(t) description, where the secondary consolidation first starts when the consolidation process is over. This assumption gives an uncertain description of the strain process, since the two processes in reality run simultaneously. By use of the ANACONDA-method the two processes are assumed to run simultaneously. The method gives a more accurate description of the strain process, and thereby a better determination of the deformation properties. The methods for determining clay properties are demonstrated on Søvind Marl and the difference in results are shown.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNGM 2012 Proceedings : Proceedings of the 16th Nordic Geotechnical Meeting
Number of pages10
Volume1
PublisherDansk Geoteknisk Forening
Publication date2012
Pages85-94
ISBN (Print)978-87-89833-27-9
Publication statusPublished - 2012
EventThe Nordic Geotechnical Meeting - Copenhagen, Denmark
Duration: 9 May 201212 May 2012
Conference number: 16

Conference

ConferenceThe Nordic Geotechnical Meeting
Number16
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityCopenhagen
Period09/05/201212/05/2012

Bibliographical note

Proceedings published in 2 volumes

Keywords

  • Consolidation
  • Creep
  • Deformation
  • Expansive Soils
  • Laboratory Tests

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