Excel Program for 1 Dimensional Consolidation Analysis





Notes

  • Please note that the pore water pressure (pwp) is referred to as excess pwp after subtracted by its theoretical pressure (water unit weight x depth). Thus, assuming soil is fully saturated, the initial excess pwp = applied load. Use piezometer results if available.
  • The Excel program uses finite difference method solution as covered in the book, An Introduction to Excel for Civil Engineers.