Method of consolidating soil - has weight dropped on soil area to compact it and create excess pore water pressure causing liquefaction

摘要

The method of consolidating soil includes compacting an area of soil to form a foundation. The method includes an impact phase where a weight is dropped one or more times on the area so as to create at least a momentary excess pore water pressure under the area. The pore water pressure is increased by dropping the weight, until it reaches 50% but does not exceed 80% of that required to produce liquefaction. The method is partic. useful for compacting silty or clay soil.