Computer Program for Determining Induced Stresses and Consolidation Settlements (CSETT).
Abstract
This report documents CSETT, a computer program designed to compute consolidation settlement of compressible soils resulting from simple and complex loading conditions. The program provides ultimate settlement and time-rate of consolidation for the total soil mass specified and for the individual compressible soil layers within the soil mass. Additionally, it provides the in situ overburden pressures and the induced stresses. Induced stresses are determined by integration of either Boussinesq or Westergaard point load equations over general shaped loaded regions. Loaded regions may consist of simple or complex geometric shapes for singular or multiple loads entered as two-dimensional pressure profiles, two-dimensional soil embankment profiles, or three-dimensional polygons. Settlement computations are based on strain versus effective stress or void ration versus effective stress relationships. The rate of consolidation is determined using Terzaghi's one-dimensional consolidation theory. The program provides for analysis of multiple soil layers and a variety of drainage conditions. Data can be input interactively or by entering a predefined data file. Data files are created using command words that identify corresponding data items.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA146730
Entities
People
- A. E. Templeton