Calculate soil settlement using consolidation parameters
Soil settlement refers to the process by which the ground surface is lowered due to various factors such as loading, consolidation, or other external influences. This calculator helps determine the settlement of soil based on consolidation parameters.
The consolidation settlement occurs when the soil is subjected to an external load, causing the water in the soil pores to be squeezed out, resulting in a reduction in soil volume. The settlement is influenced by factors such as the initial void ratio, compression index, and the applied load.
This calculator uses the consolidation theory to estimate the settlement. It takes into account the initial void ratio, compression index, recompression index, and the applied stress. The result provides an estimate of the total settlement.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Initial Void Ratio | 0.8 |
| Compression Index | 0.3 |
| Recompression Index | 0.05 |
| Applied Stress (kPa) | 100 |
| Settlement (m) | 0.25 |