title: Axisymmetric fundamental solutions for a finite layer with impeded boundaries.
abstract: Axisymmetric fundamental solutions that are applied in the consolidation calculations of a finite clay layer with impeded boundaries were derived. Laplace and Hankel integral transforms were utilized with respect to time and radial coordinates, respectively in the analysis. The derivation of fundamental solutions considers two-boundary value problems involving unit point loading and ring loading in the vertical. The solutions are extended to circular distributed and strip distributed normal load. The computation and analysis of settlements, vertical total stress and excess pore pressure in the consolidation layer subject to circular loading are presented.
authors.affiliation: College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China. czh1002@163.com
authors.forename: Ze-Hai
authors.initials: ZH
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: Yun-Min
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Dao-Sheng
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Ling
authors.forename: Xiao-Wu
authors.initials: XW
authors.lastname: Tang
mesh_terms: D000538:Aluminum Silicates / Q000737:chemistry*; D000077215:Clay; D003198:Computer Simulation; D019015:Geologic Sediments / Q000737:chemistry*; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D008956:Models, Chemical; D016062:Porosity; D011312:Pressure; D016474:Weight-Bearing
chemical_list: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D000077215:Clay