The time effect of soil deformation reflects the unification of soil consolidation and rheology
and that is
the soil rigidity itself has time effect. Through the analytical method
the rigidity matrix of building foundation considering time effect has been established; and thus the calculation of the rigid foundation is solved with program. The working mechanism of the rigid foundation
such as the contact pressure and deformation
has been demonstrated. Initially
the settlement and contact pressure of the foundation develop quickly in the beginning of loading
and then slow down. Along with the time growth
the settlement still increases
also
the contact pressure increases in the corner of foundation and decreases in the center
and gradually tends to be stable. Finally
the distribution curve of the counterforce acting on foundation is characteristic of a saddle-like shape
which is higher in the edges and lower in the center.