Mechanical characteristics of viscoelastic water-saturated foundation

When designing buildings and structures on soft water-saturated soils, it is necessary to calculate the stress-strain state of the foundation with creep. This allows us to predict the development of deformations over time, redistribute creep-induced forces to improve the reliability and durability of structures, and helps reduce the risk of emergencies. This study calculated the stress-strain state of a viscoelastic foundation using a kinematic soil model within the framework of the linear hereditary theory of viscoelasticity. Experimental graphs of pore pressure changes and stamp settlement were presented as time functions using broken-line method by L. E. Maltsev. All results are illustrated by graphs. A methodology for obtaining the original function from a transform is shown. Mechanical viscoelastic characteristics were determined according to the kinematic soil model. Using the obtained data, it is possible in the future to determine the development of settlement over time for viscoelastic water-saturated foundations.