Abstract: Based on the large strain theory of one-dimensional consolidation, considering the nonlinear variation of the compressibility and permeability of soft soil and ignoring the limitation of small strain, the governing equation of consolidation on soft ground with vertical drains (SGVD) is developed. The alternating direction implicit method of finite difference method is adopted to solve the governing equation, and the relevant program JEFD02 is prepared. From the analysis of the case, the liability and the usefulness of the solution are verified. The large strain consolidation theory is brought into SGVD, and a significant attempt on the project is provided.