19. Isochrones Display: For the desired average degree of consolidation, FoSSA displays the distribution of excess porewater pressures within each consolidating layer at 10 equally time increments. By placing the mouse on any desired line, the numerical values of the corresponding time, depth and excess porewater pressure are displayed. Note that the red thick line represent the initial increase in water pressure and is equal to Boussinesq stress distribution through each layer (or, if so elected, specified by the user). Also note the black bullets; it represents the maximum excess pore water pressure within the layer. This screenshot is for a singly drained layer (top); FoSSA can show up to 50 layers consolidating simultaneously, each at its own rate. Numerical results can be accessed through this dialog.
