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9.2.3
"Consolidation layers" menu item
The program can calculate excess pore water pressures due to consolidation processes in accordance with classical consolidation theory (one-dimensional) (see "Theoretical principles", Section 8.4). A layer can also be equipped with vertical drains. Input of consolidation layers is almost
completely analogous to that of artesian water. Consolidation layers are independent of the layers
entered using the menu item "Editor 1/Enter system parameters".
A total of 30 consolidation layers can be defined. You must first enter the "Consolidation time
[days]", for which the excess pore water pressures are to be determined. You then select the
"Layer x" button. The number in brackets after the layer name indicates how many polygon
course points have been defined for this layer. If the "With vertical drainage" check box is not
activated, the following dialog box opens:
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