The document discusses the theory of one-dimensional consolidation. It describes Terzaghi's theory for the time rate of consolidation, which assumes the clay layer is homogeneous, saturated, and compressed only in the direction of loading. The flow of water into and out of the soil element is equal to zero, and the coefficient of consolidation is constant during the consolidation process. An example of a clay layer undergoing one-dimensional consolidation is provided.
The document discusses the theory of one-dimensional consolidation. It describes Terzaghi's theory for the time rate of consolidation, which assumes the clay layer is homogeneous, saturated, and compressed only in the direction of loading. The flow of water into and out of the soil element is equal to zero, and the coefficient of consolidation is constant during the consolidation process. An example of a clay layer undergoing one-dimensional consolidation is provided.
The document discusses the theory of one-dimensional consolidation. It describes Terzaghi's theory for the time rate of consolidation, which assumes the clay layer is homogeneous, saturated, and compressed only in the direction of loading. The flow of water into and out of the soil element is equal to zero, and the coefficient of consolidation is constant during the consolidation process. An example of a clay layer undergoing one-dimensional consolidation is provided.
The document discusses the theory of one-dimensional consolidation. It describes Terzaghi's theory for the time rate of consolidation, which assumes the clay layer is homogeneous, saturated, and compressed only in the direction of loading. The flow of water into and out of the soil element is equal to zero, and the coefficient of consolidation is constant during the consolidation process. An example of a clay layer undergoing one-dimensional consolidation is provided.