👉 A settlement fluid, often used in geotechnical engineering and construction, is a specialized material designed to consolidate soil layers and stabilize structures. It typically consists of fine-grained, water-saturated particles that fill voids between soil particles when subjected to sustained loads, such as those from buildings or roads. This process, known as consolidation, reduces the soil's volume and increases its density over time, thereby enhancing stability and reducing settlement. Settlement fluids are crucial in preventing differential settlement, which can lead to structural damage, and they play a key role in the design and construction of foundations, embankments, and other earthworks.
