One-Dimensional Solar Energy Thermal Consolidation Model Testing and Analytical Calculation for Marine Soft Clays

There are significant energy and financial expenditures associated with the current thermal drainage consolidation approach used to treat marine soft clay foundation. Especially for some reclaimed lands in remote areas where a large amount of stable electricity is not readily available. In view problem, this paper aims investigate novel treatment method by using solar consolidation. The model testing was conducted assess effect Results from two groups one-dimensional surcharge preloading experiments, under conditions both heating ambient temperature, were presented. advantage demonstrated comparison tests. An analytical calculation proposed predicting behavior on basis temperature variation caused clays, good agreement observed. outcomes reveal that can improve soil deep foundation be raised 15 °C winter, range exceed 10 °C. settlement increases 16% compared group.