@inproceedings{3f4d3082f843430b8e07ef9753ff1828,
title = "Model for consolidation analysis of layered soils under depth-dependent loading",
abstract = "A numerical model is presented for one-dimensional large strain consolidation of a layered soil stratum. The algorithm accounts for vertical strain, soil self-weight, conventional constitutive relationships, changing material properties during consolidation, unload/reload, time-dependent loading and boundary conditions, an externally applied hydraulic gradient, and multiple soil layers with different material properties. The model can also accommodate depth-dependent loading and variable preconsolidation stress profiles. Verification checks of the model show excellent agreement with available analytical and numerical solutions for consolidation of soils with multiple layers and depth-dependent loading. An overview of this model is presented and a parametric study is performed to illustrate the effects of large strain and depth-dependent loading on consolidation response of layered soils. The simulations indicate that large errors may occur when stress reduction with depth is not correctly accounted for.",
author = "Hefu Pu and Fox, {Patrick Joseph}",
year = "2015",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1061/9780784479087.012",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Geotechnical Special Publication",
publisher = "American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)",
pages = "115--124",
editor = "Anderson, {J. Brian} and Magued Iskander and Suleiman, {Muhannad T.} and Laefer, {Debra F.}",
booktitle = "IFCEE 2015 - Proceedings of the International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo 2015",
address = "United States",
note = "International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo 2015, IFCEE 2015 ; Conference date: 17-03-2015 Through 21-03-2015",
}