Alternative design approach for soft clay improved by PVDs

Authors

Cholachat Rujikiatkamjorn, University of WollongongFollow
Buddhima Indraratna, University of WollongongFollow
Darshana Perera, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

102181

Publication Details

Rujikiatkamjorn, C., Indraratna, B. & Perera, D. (2015). Alternative design approach for soft clay improved by PVDs. 12th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics (ANZ 2015): "The Changing Face of the Earth - Geomechanics & Human Influence" (pp. 1-8). New Zealand: The Conference Company Ltd.

Abstract

In this paper the design procedures for multi-stage construction based on the research know-how described by Rujikiatkamjorn and Indraratna (2009) are proposed. The length of a vertical drain, anisotropic soil permeability, and vacuum pressure are considered and a reduction in consolidation time through vacuum preloading is compared to other available methods. Design charts eliminating cumbersome iterative procedures are then developed using the equivalent drain diameter as an independent variable, to obtain the relevant drain spacing. The design examples based on the land reclamation project at the Port of Brisbane for both single and multi-stage construction are also given.

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12th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics (ANZ 2015): “The Changing Face of the Earth – Geomechanics & Human Influence”