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Settlement

Secondary Compression (Creep)

Estimate post-primary creep settlement using the secondary compression index.

Units

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Secondary compression index, C_α

Void ratio at end of primary, e_p

Layer thickness, H(m)

Time at end of primary, t1(yr)

Final time, t2(yr)

Important disclaimer

These results are simplified and indicative only. Please review the site-wide Disclaimer before using this tool in any engineering workflow.