analysis of time rate of
consolidation, H is the maximum
vertical dimension of the drainage
path for pore water.
h+c,
Capillary head formed by surface
tension in pore water.
H+t,
Depth of tension cracks or total
thickness of consolidating
stratum or depth used in computing
loads on tunnels.
H+w,
Height of groundwater or of open water
above a base level.
I
Influence value for vertical stress
produced by superimposed load,
equals ratio of stresses at a
point in the foundation to intensity
of applied load.
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