Consolidation Test to verify if consolidated
Consolidation Test to verify if consolidated
(OP)
People; I have an old surcharge placed over soft soils and we would like to know, if possible, how can we determine de consolidation degree from consolidation tests?





RE: Consolidation Test to verify if consolidated
RE: Consolidation Test to verify if consolidated
When you say existing overburden, you mean including the surcharge?
RE: Consolidation Test to verify if consolidated
You are basically trying to establish the relationship between the measured preconsolidation pressure (from the current test), the existing overburden pressure (with the surcharge fill), and the proposed pressure on the soil (surcharge removed, building foundation (?) added).
From there you can perform settlement calculations and determine if the settlement is within tolerable limits. Be mindful of where you obtain the sample, as BigH has said.
RE: Consolidation Test to verify if consolidated