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    Coefficient of Consolidation

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    This document discusses the coefficient of consolidation (Cv), which governs the rate of compression in soils. It defines Cv and describes Terzaghi's theory of one-dimensional consolidation. Four laboratory methods to determine Cv are outlined: the logarithm of time method, square root of time method, Su's maximum slope method, and Sivaram and Swamee's computational method. The document also covers time factors, degree of consolidation, and relationships between excess pore pressure, time, and consolidation settlement. Graphs and equations for calculating Cv, time factors, and degree of consolidation are presented.

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    This document discusses the coefficient of consolidation (Cv), which governs the rate of compression in soils. It defines Cv and describes Terzaghi's theory of one-dimensional consolidation. Four laboratory methods to determine Cv are outlined: the logarithm of time method, square root of time method, Su's maximum slope method, and Sivaram and Swamee's computational method. The document also covers time factors, degree of consolidation, and relationships between excess pore pressure, time, and consolidation settlement. Graphs and equations for calculating Cv, time factors, and degree of consolidation are presented.

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    This document discusses the coefficient of consolidation (Cv), which governs the rate of compression in soils. It defines Cv and describes Terzaghi's theory of one-dimensional consolidation. Four laboratory methods to determine Cv are outlined: the logarithm of time method, square root of time method, Su's maximum slope method, and Sivaram and Swamee's computational method. The document also covers time factors, degree of consolidation, and relationships between excess pore pressure, time, and consolidation settlement. Graphs and equations for calculating Cv, time factors, and degree of consolidation are presented.

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    Coefficient of Consolidation

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    Sai Kumar
    This document discusses the coefficient of consolidation (Cv), which governs the rate of compression in soils. It defines Cv and describes Terzaghi's theory of one-dimensional consolidation. Four laboratory methods to determine Cv are outlined: the logarithm of time method, square root of time method, Su's maximum slope method, and Sivaram and Swamee's computational method. The document also covers time factors, degree of consolidation, and relationships between excess pore pressure, time, and consolidation settlement. Graphs and equations for calculating Cv, time factors, and degree of consolidation are presented.

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    Coefficient of Consolidation

    Presented by
    P.Saikumar(17021D1918)
    CONTENTS
     Introduction
     Determination of Cv mehtods
     Logarithm of time method
     Square root of time method
     Time factor
     Degree of consolidation
     U vs T
    Introduction
     Terzaghi’s theory of one dimensional consolidation

    u
     Rate of change of excess of pore pressure with time
    t
    C v  Coefficient of consolidation
     2u
     Rate of expulsion of pore water pressure with depth 'z'
    z 2
    k
    Cv =
    mv γw
    k =Coefficient of permeability
    mv =Coefficient of volumechange(or)Coefficient of volumecompressibility
    Coefficient of Consolidation (contd.)

     It is the Factor governing the rate by which compression can


    occur in a particular soil.
     When it is required to predict the time rate of settlement of soil
    in the field, it is necessary to know the coefficient of
    consolidation and the appropriate boundary conditions.
     Coefficient of consolidation can be determined by laboratory test
    results.There are four methods to find the coefficient of
    consolidation
    Laboratory test methods
     Logarithm of time method

     Square root of time method

     Su’s maximum slope method

     Sivaram and Swamee’s computational method


    Logarithm of time method
    Logarithm of time method(Contd.)

    2
    0 .0 1 9 7 H
    Cv=
    t50
    Square root of time method
    Time Factor
    Cv t
    Tv = 2
    d
    Tv =Time factor
    d  drainage path
    H
     for double drainage clay
    2
     H for single drained clay
    Tv depends on U(degree of consolidation)
    2
    For given Clay C v is assumed to be constant then t d
    Degree of Consolidation(U)
    S settlement occured upto certain time 't'
    U= =
    Sf final consolidation settlement
    (or )
     
    U i  U Dissipated excess pore pressure
    U   
    Ui Initial excess pore pressure
    
    U i =Initial excess pore pressure
    
    U=Residual(present ) excess pore pressure
    T vs U
    Tv from U
     From graph

    For U  60%
    Π U 2
    T h en Tv = ( )
    4 100
    H e re U in p e r c e n ta g e .
    For U  60%
    T h e n T v = 1 .7 8 1 -0 .9 3 3 lo g [ 1 0 0 -U ]
    References
     Basic and Applied Soil mechanics by Gopalaranjan

     Principles of geotechnical engineering by B.M Das

     Nptel

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