A simplified method for prediction of embankment settlement in clays
The prediction of embankment settlement is a critically important issue for the serviceability of subgrade projects, especially the post-construction settlement. A number of methods have been proposed to predict embankment settlement; however, all of these methods are based on a parameter, i.e. the...
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doaj-62a92e605180422d80db21dfe0c8eb4a2020-11-25T00:29:25ZengElsevierJournal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering1674-77552014-02-0161616610.1016/j.jrmge.2013.12.002A simplified method for prediction of embankment settlement in claysChunlin LiThe prediction of embankment settlement is a critically important issue for the serviceability of subgrade projects, especially the post-construction settlement. A number of methods have been proposed to predict embankment settlement; however, all of these methods are based on a parameter, i.e. the initial time point. The difference of the initial time point determined by different designers can definitely induce errors in prediction of embankment settlement. This paper proposed a concept named “potential settlement” and a simplified method based on the in situ data. The key parameter “b” in the proposed method was verified using theoretical method and field data. Finally, an example was used to demonstrate the advantages of the proposed method by comparing with other methods and the observation data.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674775513001182Simplified methodSettlement predictionEmbankmentConsolidation theoryClayey soil |
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A simplified method for prediction of embankment settlement in clays |
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The prediction of embankment settlement is a critically important issue for the serviceability of subgrade projects, especially the post-construction settlement. A number of methods have been proposed to predict embankment settlement; however, all of these methods are based on a parameter, i.e. the initial time point. The difference of the initial time point determined by different designers can definitely induce errors in prediction of embankment settlement. This paper proposed a concept named “potential settlement” and a simplified method based on the in situ data. The key parameter “b” in the proposed method was verified using theoretical method and field data. Finally, an example was used to demonstrate the advantages of the proposed method by comparing with other methods and the observation data. |
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Simplified method Settlement prediction Embankment Consolidation theory Clayey soil |
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