Abstract

The interface boundary relations are derived in this study for the numerical analysis of one-dimensional consolidation in multilayered clay profiles. The finite difference solutions are formulated based on Mikasa’s consolidation equation with infinitesimal strains and constant consolidation parameters under the same fundamental assumptions and limitations of the classic Terzaghi equation. Numerical examples are presented for multilayer clay profiles under single and double drainage conditions that validate the predicted excess pore pressures, strains, settlements, and rates of consolidation using interface boundary relations in terms of infinitesimal strains that are equivalent to those expressed in terms of excess pore pressures.

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