On the basis of probability and statistics theory the probability design method for soft clay foundation, namely probability design coefficient method, is proposed.

• 将概率统计理论引入软黏土地基一维固结问题的分析中,提出了软黏土地基一维固结概率设计系数法。 该方法用设计系数将软黏土地基一维固结概率设计与常规设计联系起来。