Plane Strain Consolidation by Finite Elements

摘要

The report describes the application of the finite element technique to plane strain consolidation problems, dealing with primary consolidation only. A description is given of three-dimensional consolidation in order to explain three-dimensional effects in the consolidation process and to discuss similarities in the finite element formulation, Biot's and Terzaghi's formulation. The main points of a finite element formulation for the consolidation process are summarized, and the resulting computer program, CONSOL, is described. The complete element formulation is given in an appendix. An investigation is made on one- and two- dimensional problems, which show the effects discussed in the chapter on consolidation theory. A choice is made of problems which are of practical importance. (Author)