ABSTRACT
The prediction of long-term settlements of embankments foundations and fills on soft clays requires a good understanding of the time dependant behaviour of the clay. While a complex three dimensional analysis may sometimes be necessary, it will often be more appropriate to undertake a one-dimensional analysis of the centerline conditions. The study presented here explores the implications of making different assumptions about the one-dimensional creep behaviour of the clay as it is stressed towards and beyond the yield stress as structure of the soft clay is gradually damaged.
