The Elastic Consolidation Analysis using the Finite Element Method and the Characteristics of the Two-Dimensional Consolidation

Abstract

The author arranged the basic equations of two and three-dimensional consolidation using a highly generalized method, and converting them into the finite element equations. The author denoted the method of elastic consolidation analysis which could be calculated in any boundary condition and by any material constant. Then, the author denoted the concrete formula using the L. S. T element model in the plane strain condition. Moreover, using the computer program that was developed, the author executed the calculation practically and ascertained the validity of the finite element analysis, comparing the computational results to the usual one-dimensional consolidation theory and Biot's theory, and explained the characteristics of the two-dimensional consolidation definitely.