Field and Theoretical Analysis of Accelerated Consolidation Using Vertical Drains

Journal Title: International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 5

Abstract

Mumbai is the region consisting of soft compressible marine clay deposits. There are several construction problems on such soils and thus ground improvement is need to be carried out. Vertical drains is generally preferred technique as accelerated settlement is achieved during the construction phase itself if planned accordingly. The concept of vertical drains is based on the theory of three dimensional consolidation as described by Terzaghi (1943). Based on this concept, a consolidation programme is developed and an attempt is made to determine the field to laboratory coefficient of vertical consolidation ratio by Taylor’s Square Root of Time Method and Casagrande’s Logarithm of Time Fitting Method for this region. Based on this, the rate of consolidation and time required for consolidation in the field can be determined knowing the consolidation parameters. Equations are developed by using output of the programme and it is explained.

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Chinmay Joshi, Dr. A. R. Katti

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Chinmay Joshi, Dr. A. R. Katti (2017). Field and Theoretical Analysis of Accelerated Consolidation Using Vertical Drains. International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention, 6(5), 1-8. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-402978