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Estimation of Consolidation Period for Dredged Soil by Mikasa Theory  

주재우 (순천대학교 토목환경공학부)
정규향 (전남대학교 대학원 농공학과)
조진구 (전남대학교 생물산업공학과)
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Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society / v.19, no.6, 2003 , pp. 299-306 More about this Journal
Abstract
Dredged soil experiences large settlement during consolidation because of its high water contents. Large settlement alters the thickness of the consolidation layer greatly with time. However, the consolidation theory proposed by Terzaghi assumes the thickness of the consolidation layer to stay constant. Mikasa has developed a more rational theory considering the change of thickness of consolidation layer but it is not well applied at the site. In this study consolidation tests have been performed using Rowe cell for the four dredged clay samples with a water content of 100%, 120%, 133% and 150%. From the test results compression index characteristics and coefficient of consolidation characteristics have been investigated. Coefficients of consolidation obtained by Terzaghi's and Mikasa's theories, have been evaluated and compared with each other. When Mikasa theory is applied in the field design, the period to reach the required degree of consolidation has been reduced compared with the result by Terzaghi theory because the time factor $T_{v}$ by Mikasa theory decreases with increasing of final strain of consolidation layer, Calculation method consolidation time by Mikasa theory was concisely explained for its practical use.e.
Keywords
Coefficient of consolidation; Dredged soil; Large settlement; Mikasa theory;
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