MATHEMATICAL MODEL TO PREDICT COMPRESSION INDEX OF UNIFORM LOOSE SAND IN COASTAL AREA OF DEGEMA, RIVERS STATE OF NIGERIA

Predicting the compression index applying mathematical model for loose dense sand has been thoroughly developed, this is to monitor the rate of compression during settlement of loose dense sand, the model were generated to monitor the compression index of uniform loose sand in coastal area of Degema, the study express compression index at various depth within the specified range, the generated model produced simulation values compared with the measured values, both parameters developed faviourable fits, the compression index expressed linear increase to the optimum level at different depth, the study has also express the rate of homogeneity of the strata in various formations, these developed model will definitely be applied to predict the compression index for uniform loose sand under the influences of settlement in caring any impose load .