The document discusses consolidation properties in soil mechanics. It presents the degree of consolidation isochronal curve, which shows lines of equal time factor known as isochrones. The time factor is a non-dimensional number that represents the degree of consolidation at a given depth and time. The solution yields the degree of consolidation based on the excess pore water pressure at a given depth and time. The document also discusses corrections that must be made to account for gradual application of load, showing how the loading curve, instantaneous curve, and corrected curve relate on a load-time-settlement graph.