One-dimensional consolidation of soils is conveniently divided into three portions, viz., (1) initial compression, (2) primary consolidation, and (3) secondary consolidation. Such a classification involves the clear implication that the three effects proceed in that order. Initial one-dimensional compression of saturated clays is negligible because of the low compressibility of the pore water. ...

In this research, the effects of a sedimentary basin, environmental conditions, and the passage of time were investigated on consolidation processes and engineering characteristics of fine-grained soils in Kerman city. For this purpose, the natural consolidation curves of soil samples extracted from different locations of Kerman city were compared with the Kerman city intrinsic consolidation li...