| Author | Secondary consolidation studies on Bangkok clay |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GT- 80-16 |
| Subject(s) | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1981
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The long term secondary or creep settlement behaviour of an embankment constructed at AIT, Bangkok, was investigated by using POULOS et al's method. The solution proposed by FOX was used for estimating the stress distribution caused by the embankment. Laboratory triaxial tests were carried out in an attempt to simulate the field stress conditions before and after the construction of the embankment. The calculated values of the immediate and
consolidation settlements, the rate of consolidation and creep settlements were used to obtain complete time-settlement curve. The method suggested by
Terzaghi and Gilboy was applied to make correction for the construction period. The results of calculations based on laboratory tests were compared
with those obtained in the field. The agreement was quite good with respect to ultimate settlement and creep settlement rate but poor with respect to the rate of consolidation. |
| Year | 1981 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering (GT) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ohta, Hideki
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| Examination Committee(s) | Balasubramaniam, A.S. ; Surachat Sambhandharaksa
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Australia |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1981 |