Yoshimura pattern

The Yoshimura pattern is a soil consolidation method used in engineering to predict how soft or compressible soils settle over time when subjected to loads, such as buildings or infrastructure. It is based on the observation that soil settlement decreases logarithmically with time, following a specific mathematical pattern discovered by Japanese engineer Yoshimura. This pattern helps engineers estimate how long it will take for the soil to stabilize and supports safe design and construction planning. Essentially, it provides a predictive framework for understanding how soil gradually compresses and settles after being loaded.