Initial void ratio, e₀ (dimensionless) ℹ️ Soil compression modulus, Eₛ (kPa) ℹ️

Poisson’s ratio, ν (dimensionless) ℹ️ Elastic modulus, E (kPa) ℹ️

Secondary compression index, Cα (dimensionless) ℹ️ Initial time, t₁ (days or years) ℹ️ Final time, t₂ (days or years)

Uses simplified formula ignoring void ratio.

Soil compression modulus, Eₛ (kPa)

Applied load, P (kN/m) ℹ️ Length of loaded area, L (m) ℹ️ Width of loaded area, B (m) ℹ️ Poisson’s ratio, ν (dimensionless) ℹ️ Elastic modulus, E (kPa) ℹ️

Coefficient of consolidation, Cv (m²/day) ℹ️ Time since load application, t (days) ℹ️

Maximum settlement, Smax (m) ℹ️ Reference time, t₀ (days) ℹ️ Time at which to calculate settlement, t (days) ℹ️