This paper mainly carried out analytical theory for consolidation and its engineering performance of double-layered composite ground with granular columns considering smear effects and stress concentration effects
and discussed possible variational laws considering different cases
also with the common applicability of this analytical theory. Conclusions were made that speed of consolidation depended on drain ratio and horizontal coefficient of permeability and stiffness of pile; draining of bottom did not have efficient influence on consolidation with small drain spacing ratio. whether considering stress concentration effects or not had efficient influence on consolidation.