Through the methods of theoretical analysis and field observation
the settlement of soft ground in Dongxihu section of Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway has been analyzed and controlled. Equivalent consolidation coefficient method has been employed for 2D-FEM based on Biot consolidation theory. Based on the observed data
the post-construction settlement was predicted and pre-compression measure was adopted to control the settlement. The predicted settlement is very close to the measured values; and it is proved that the prediction is reliable and the post-construction settlement has been controlled effectively.