The article explores how rectangular piled raft foundations behave over time in different types of clay soils. By using computer simulations and a specific soil model, the researchers studied how these foundations settle and distribute loads. They looked at various types of clay and different levels of soil compression. The study found equations that can predict how much these foundations will settle immediately, over time, and how well they will consolidate. These equations can help engineers estimate how these foundations will perform in real-world conditions.