Overconsolidated Soil

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“What happens to soil that experiences a smaller load than it once did?”

Heavy loads on soils define much of their behavior. Soil that experiences a smaller load than it once did is known as Overconsolidated Soil. Overconsolidated soil is typically stiffer and more resistant to deformation until it reaches its previous high load. Overconsolidated soil can result from activities ranging from removal of building removal to glaciers melting.