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Article · Applied Sciences · August 20, 2024

Oedometer Study Regarding the Consolidation Behavior of Nanjing Soft Clay

Yang Liu, Ruchen Ma, Yiyao Zhu, Xianting Yi, Alfrendo Satyanaga, Guoliang Dai

Alfrendo Satyanaga Nio
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Abstract

Ground settlement resulting from consolidation may lead to tilted buildings, cracks in the pavement, damage to underground utilities, etc. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the consolidation behaviors (including primary consolidation and secondary compression) of the soil of the subgrade. There is a large amount of soft clay deposited in Nanjing, located in the Yangtze River Basin. The consolidation behavior of Nanjing soft clay can significantly affect foundation design and the cost of construction. In this study, experimental measurements of the consolidation behavior of Nanjing soft clay were conducted, and parameters (such as pre-consolidation pressure, secondary consolidation index and secondary consolidation ratio) related to consolidation were assessed. The concept of simulated over-consolidation ratio (OCRs) was proposed, and the close relationship between primary consolidation and secondary compression settlement and the OCRs of Nanjing clay was investigated.

Geotechnical Engineering and Soil MechanicsGeotechnical Engineering and Soil StabilizationGeotechnical and construction materials studiessoft clayconsolidation behaviorprimary consolidation

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