Advances in Drainage Consolidation Theory of Soft Ground

Abstract:

The soft ground including the mud, muddy clay, silty clay etc. is widely distributed in the coastal areas of China. Due to the poor permeability and low bearing capacity, ground improvement is usually necessary before construction. Owe to the low cost and high efficiency, the drainage consolidation methods including surcharge preloading and vacuum preloading methods are the most popular method for the improvement of the soft ground. The consolidation theories are introduced according to the time sequence and the emphasis is put on the radial consolidation theories considering the smear effect and the well resistance.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 744-746)
• Pages: 417-421
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.744-746.417
• Online since: March 2015
• Authors: Bin Bin Xu*
• Keywords: Consolidation Theory, Degree of Consolidation, Radial Flow, Soft Ground

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