A review of isotache modeling and secondary consolidation behavior of soft clays

Abstract Secondary consolidation of soils has gained much importance as a major contributor in the long term settlements of soft clays. In the scenario where constructions on such problematic soils are increasing, accurate prediction of long term settlements is very challenging. This paper reviews the evolution of the secondary compression characteristics from the concept of Cα to the creep isotaches. The generation of the 3 D elastic viscoplastic model from the equivalent time (isotache) approach is also discussed in this paper. This model is an extension of Maxwell’s rheological model. With relevance to Indian soils, the secondary compression characteristics of Kuttanad and Cochin marine clay are also reported in this paper.</jats:p

Proceedings of International Web Conference in Civil Engineering for a Sustainable Planet

This proceeding contains articles of the various research ideas of the academic community and practitioners accepted at the "International Web Conference in Civil Engineering for a Sustainable Planet (ICCESP 2021)". ICCESP 2021 is being Organized by the Habilete Learning Solutions, Kollam in Collaboration with American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, and Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering, Kollam, Kerala, India. Conference Title: International Web Conference in Civil Engineering for a Sustainable PlanetConference Acronym: ICCESP 2021Conference Date: 05–06 March 2021Conference Location: Online (Virtual Mode)Conference Organizer: Habilete Learning Solutions, Kollam, Kerala, IndiaCollaborators: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, and Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering, Kollam, Kerala, India