Numerical solutions of one‐dimensional rheological models of combined consolidation and creep

A solution algorithm which enables various rheological models of combined one‐dimensional consolidation and creep to be accommodated in a unified approach, is used to solve three models which have appeared in the literature. The theories are those of Tan, Gibson and Lo, and Schiffman, Ladd and Chen. Comparisons between these hereditary rheological models are performed and assessments of the various features of the models presented.