Journal Published Online: 01 January 1988
Volume 16, Issue 1

Generalized Equation for Compression Ratio

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

For highly compressible normally consolidated saturated soil the compression index, Cc, is not constant over the entire pressure range. However, the ratio of the compression index and the initial specific volume, generally known as the compression ratio, appears to be constant. Thus settlement seems to depend on Cc/(1 + e) rather than Cc alone. Using the theoretical zero air voids line and the generalized compressibility equation for normally consolidated saturated soils, a generalized and simple equation for compression has been derived in the form: C'c = 0.003wL.

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Nagaraj, TS
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
Joshi, RC
University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Srinivasa Murthy, BR
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
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Stock #: JTE11055J
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE11055J