Consolidation test - CRL method
Hello everybody,
I'm writing you to ask for the support regarding a consolidation test.
Recently I ordered some consolidation tests in order to take the parameter "cv" to calculate the time of settlements.
I mentioned that the loads should be applied after the stabilization of the curve settlement vs. time. However the laboratory is trying to save some time and they are forcing us to do the CRL method (Constant Ratio Loading). They say it will be faster but in my point of view the only way to be faster is to not wait until the stabilization of each curve which means that the results will not be accurate.
For this reason I would like to ask you, if you have any experience with this CRL method and if it will be ok to perform this method to get the cv parameter.
Thank you in advance.
Best regards
Diana
Soil Mechanics / Geotechnical
Analysis
Equipment
Geotechnical Investigations & In-Situ Testing
