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Nov 1977
A Theory of Creep Failure in Overconsolidated Clay
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VIEW THE REPLYAuthors: John D. Nelson, M.ASCE, and Erik G. ThompsonAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 103, Issue 11
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A theory of creep failure is set forth that explains the interaction between the phenomena of creep, strain softening, and time dependent failures in overconsolidated clay. The theory is based on the hypothesis that time dependent, irreversible strains (creep) have some detrimental effect on the soil's internal bonds as do the plastic strains ccurring during the strain softening stage of a triaxial test. The theory is considered with reference to laboratory tests and observed field behavior reported in the literature. An example is presented to demonstrate application of the theory in predicting the lifetime of a slope in overconsolidated clay.
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Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 103 • Issue 11 • November 1977
Pages: 1281 - 1294
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© 1977 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Nov 1977
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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John D. Nelson, M.ASCE
Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, Colo
Erik G. Thompson
Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, Colo
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