Consolidation

The problems associated with long-term consolidation of clays and other compressible soils have been known for many years. When a load such as that imposed by a structural foundation is placed on the ground, some settlement will occur even if the applied pressure is well within the safe bearing capacity of the soil.

Traditionally consolidation has been measured in an Oedometer and is generally known as the one-dimensional consolidation test. Developments in test techniques and apparatus have led to the use of hydraulic consolidation tests. ELE offers a range of apparatus designed to comply with the requirements of these various test procedures.

ELE's range of equipment includes One-dimensional Consolidation Apparatus with cell sizes of 50 mm, 2.5 inch and 75 mm dia. A 63.5 mm dia. Floating Ring Consolidation Cell is also available.

Alternative loading methods include Pneumatic Consolidation Apparatus and ELE/Rowe-type Hydraulic Consolidation Cells.

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