Journal of Shanghai University(Natural Science Edition) ›› 2016, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (5): 624-636.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1007-2861.2015.01.002

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Analysis of one-dimensional consolidation characteristics in unsaturated soil under line loads

QIN Aifang, GE Hang   

  1. Department of Civil Engineer, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200072, China
  • Received:2015-01-17 Online:2016-10-31 Published:2016-10-31

Abstract:

Semi-analytical solutions of excess pore-air pressure, excess pore-water pressure and degree of consolidation are obtained based on the Fredlund’s one-dimensional consolidation theory for unsaturated soil. The research object is a layer of unsaturated soil whose top surface is penetrable, and the bottom surface impenetrable to water and air. With a typical example, rules of excess pore-air pressure, excess pore-water pressure and degree of consolidation changing with time in different soil depth and ratio of permeability coefficient of air and water are analyzed. The linear elastic and viscoelastic situations are calculated, analyzed and compared. The conclusions are useful in the research of unsaturated soil consolidation characteristics and practical engineering problems about consolidation under line loads.

Key words: line load,  one-dimensional consolidation ,  semi-analytical solution , unsaturated soil