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Jan 1969
Controlled Gradient Consolidation Test
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VIEW THE REPLYAuthors: John Lowe III, F.ASCE, Ernest Jonas, M.ASCE, and Vladimir Obrcian, F.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division
Volume 95, Issue 1
Abstract
A new consolidation test based upon maintaining a constant pattern of hydrostatic excess pressure in the test specimen is described. New apparatus and testing technique are developed for the test. The controlled gradient test can be performed at a slow rate strain that is practically constant for a particular test. The rate of strain can be selected from a fivefold range, permitting study of the effect of strain rate on the consolidation characteristics. These strain rates are still faster than the rates occurring in the field, but are closer to the field rates than the rates in the conventional test. In the new test the coefficient of consolidation is computed using a simple formula instead of by curve fitting schemes. Results of the new test are compared with those of the conventional test.
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Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division
Volume 95 • Issue 1 • January 1969
Pages: 77 - 97
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© 1969 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jan 1969
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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John Lowe III, F.ASCE
Partner, Tippetts-Abbett-McCarthy-Stratton, New York, New York
Ernest Jonas, M.ASCE
Head, Soils and Foundations Dept., Tippetts-Abbett-McCarthy-Stratton, New York, New York
Vladimir Obrcian, F.ASCE
Supervisory Highway Research Engr., Bureau of Public Roads, McLean, Va., Formerly Sr. Soils Engr., Tippetts-Abbett-McCarthy-Stratton, New York, New York
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