Much of the world's essential infrastructure is built along congested coastal belts that are
composed of weak and highly compressible soils to significant depths. Soft alluvial and …

An exponential formula is used to best-fit theoretical and measured time–settlement (or
excess pore pressure) data over the full range of consolidation. The formula fits well …

Surcharge preloading together with prefabricated vertical drains (PVDs) have been widely
used to improve properties of thick clay deposits. To assess the performance of soil …

The greenhouse foundation method requires a lower allowable bearing capacity compared
to general buildings, but the high-spec and expensive prestressed high-strength concrete …

This paper presents a closed form of the simplified three-dimensional (3D)(vertical and
radial) consolidation solution, which has negligible errors for practical cases. Based on the …

This study investigated the disadvantages of existing observational methods using
theoretical (radial consolidation solution) and actual (radial consolidation test with 24-h …

The Chapman–Richards model is adopted in this paper to best fit the Terzaghi's one-
dimensional consolidation curve. The obtained formula fits the theoretical solution well, with …

Long-term settlement data of a thick soft clay deposit improved by vertical drains frequently
shows different field settlement behaviors from laboratory-driven predictions by conventional …

The compressibility of peat soil will affects its bearing capacity, stability of construction, and
stability of the structure built on top of it. This study aims to determine the compressibility of …

Peat has the disadvantages characteristics when used as sub-grade of construction. The
embankment on peat can improve the soil parameters. The height and duration of …