Lateral interaction between pipelines and overconsolidated soil is modeled using the Advanced Geotechnical Analysis Code (AGAC) finite element program. The analysis is elasto-plastic, coupled stress-consolidation type. The rate of lateral pipeline movement against the soil varies from slower than 1 mm/day through faster than 1,000 mm/day. The effects of soil overconsolidation and the location of the groundwater table are also addressed.