One-dimensional consolidation of overconsolidated clay using Constant Rate of Strain testing

The main method for the determination of consolidation parameters in Flanders (Belgium) is still the incremental loading test (IL test). This method can take up to several weeks for some typical Flemish overconsolidated (OC) clays. In theory, the same relationship between settlement and vertical str...

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Main Authors: Andries Joren, Verastegui Daniel, De Beule Kim, Baertsoen An
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2019-01-01
Series:E3S Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2019/18/e3sconf_isg2019_02011.pdf