SO-Consolidation

• Supports "Metric", "English [ksf]" and "English [psi]" units.
• User is informed about the common ranges regarding input parameters.
• Separate outputs are considered regarding the "whole test" and the "loading steps".
• Software outputs are exported in both landscape and portrait formats.
• Test data and corresponding calculations are presented in a separate format.
• Blank laboratory data sheets may be used for test data input.
• Saving files with a minimal size.

    Consolidation test calculations

• Implemented evaluation methods are beyond ASTM D2435.
• Interpretation methods are automatically applied and can be modified by the user.
• Test data can be edited using either graphs or input tables.

    • Loading steps

• Logarithm and square root of time methods are implemented.
• Sensitivity analysis can be performed on the degree of consolidation parameter, leading to much better and more precise determination of the coefficient of consolidation.
• Consolidation tests could randomly be generated based on user-defined criteria including:
  ● Settlement percentage regarding each of the steps (elastic, primary consolidation and secondary consolidation)
  ● Dial reading times
  

    • Whole test

• The Casagrande and the simplified methods are employed.
• Consolidation tests could randomly be generated based on user-defined criteria including:
  ● Loading schedule and corresponding apparatus calibration
  ● Initial dial reading and its trend (increase or decrease)
  ● Preconsolidation stress and compression and swelling indices