Search for dissertations about: "lightly overconsolidated soft clay"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words lightly overconsolidated soft clay.

2. 1. Long Term Settlements in Soft Clays

   Author : Peter Claesson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; calculation model; settlements; stress-strain-strain rate; consolidation; deep layers; case records; creep; lightly overconsolidated soft clay;

   Abstract : When structures are founded on deep layers of lightly overconsolidated, soft clay large settlement often occur during a long period of time after completion of the structure. Therefore it is of major importance to be able to calculate and predict the expected settlements with a satisfactory degree of accuracy, as this has a great impact on the design of the foundation and the possible need for soil improvements. READ MORE