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Soil Liquefaction Potential Evaluation With Use Of The Simplified Procedure, T. Iwasaki, K. Tokida, F. Tatsuoka
Soil Liquefaction Potential Evaluation With Use Of The Simplified Procedure, T. Iwasaki, K. Tokida, F. Tatsuoka
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A simplified method based on both a liquefaction resistance factor, FL and a liquefaction potential factor, PL has been proposed for evaluating soil liquefaction potential. The factor FL indicates the liquefaction potential at a given depth of a site, and the factor PL indicates the one at a site. The effectiveness of the proposed method is investigated by calculating the factors FL and PL at both liquefied and non-liquefied sites during past typical earthquakes in Japan, and carrying out shaking table tests.
Liquefaction Characteristics Of Undisturbed Soils, R. G. Campanella, B. S. Lim
Liquefaction Characteristics Of Undisturbed Soils, R. G. Campanella, B. S. Lim
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Undrained cyclic triaxial tests were performed on undisturbed samples of natural soil deposits in order to investigate some of the factors affecting its liquefaction characteristics. It was shown that when the cyclic deviator stress is normalized with respect to major principal effective stress the number of cycles to liquefaction is not affected by sample size, consolidation stress, anisotropic consolidation, and grain size and density variations. However, liquefaction resistance was markedly increased by increasing over-consolidation ratio and aging. Also, sample disturbance of loose soils results in an increase, or unconservative measurement, of liquefaction resistance.
Liquefaction Potential: Developments Since 1976, W. D. Liam Finn
Liquefaction Potential: Developments Since 1976, W. D. Liam Finn
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Developments in the analysis and assessment of liquefaction potential since 1976 are critically reviewed. The major development is the emergence of dynamic effective stress analysis and its gradual introduction into practice. Other topics reviewed include constant volume cyclic simple shear testing, quantitative analysis of the effects of system compliance on the results of cyclic loading tests, probabilistic methods and the effects of overconsolidated, previous stress history, static shear stresses and geological aging on liquefaction potential.
Comparative Studies Of Soil Liquefaction Potential During The 1970 Peru Earthquake, A. Carrillo-Gil
Comparative Studies Of Soil Liquefaction Potential During The 1970 Peru Earthquake, A. Carrillo-Gil
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A brief evaluation is made of research conducted to determine liquefaction potential for the sandy soils along the coastal areas of Peru, which present such characteristics that make them susceptible for development of this particular phenomenon under a very intense earthquake. It has been determined for the specific case of the Chimbote area, that some parts of the city present dangerous unstable conditions due to the present position of the water-table level, soil type and their relative density, that caused liquefaction during the 1970 earthquake. On the other hand, in these areas the simplified method has been employed to establish …
Soil Liquefaction Seismic Risk Analysis Based On Post 1979 Earthquake Observations In Montenegro, K. Talaganov, J. Petrovski, V. Mihailov
Soil Liquefaction Seismic Risk Analysis Based On Post 1979 Earthquake Observations In Montenegro, K. Talaganov, J. Petrovski, V. Mihailov
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The scale and consequences of soil liquefaction during April 15, 1979 Montenegro earthquake rose a problem of explanation of this phenomena and assessment of the ground behaviour during future earthquakes. The analysis, the details and results presented in this paper is divided into two parts: The first part comprises soil liquefaction during Aprill5 1979 earthquake including the analysis of both geotechnical conditions and excitation potential inducing them. In order to realise the scale and the properties of the phenomenon, distribution of the locations with manifestations likely to have been induced by soil liquefaction, as observed on the ground surface and …
A Parametric Study Of An Effective Stress Liquefaction Model, Geoffrey R. Martin, Ignatius P. Lam, Stephen L. Mccaskie, Chan-Feng Tsai
A Parametric Study Of An Effective Stress Liquefaction Model, Geoffrey R. Martin, Ignatius P. Lam, Stephen L. Mccaskie, Chan-Feng Tsai
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A method for evaluating the soil parameters required for effective stress analyses of the earthquake liquefaction potential of saturated sands is described. By means of parametric studies, it is demonstrated that the drained volume change and rebound constants required, may be backfitted to match a given field liquefaction strength curve. By means of this technique, fully coupled effective stress response analyses and site liquefaction evaluations can become a more routine engineering tool.
The Potential Of In-Space Research On Liquefaction Phenomena And Related Soil Behavior, Nicholas C. Costes, George C. Marshall, Stein Sture
The Potential Of In-Space Research On Liquefaction Phenomena And Related Soil Behavior, Nicholas C. Costes, George C. Marshall, Stein Sture
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Because the constitutive laws for soils are governed mainly by interparticle friction, all aspects of their mechanical behavior depend strongly on gravitational body forces. This fact poses serious limitations on the formulation of a materially objective soil constitutive theory, based on experimentation performed on earth. In particular, the presence of the earth's gravity prohibits the design of controlled experiments to properly simulate a variety of critical phenomena associated with the dynamic response of soils to seismic excitation in a very low effective confining stress field. For these reasons, the advent of the space age and, more specifically, the capabilities of …
Moderator's Report, R. Dobry
Moderator's Report, R. Dobry
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Table Of Contents, Multiple Authors
Table Of Contents, Multiple Authors
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Errata, Multiple Authors
Errata, Multiple Authors
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Estimating Dynamic Properties From Static Tests, E. Kavazanjian Jr., T. Hadj-Hamou
Estimating Dynamic Properties From Static Tests, E. Kavazanjian Jr., T. Hadj-Hamou
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The applicability of various types of constitutive models to estimating dynamic material properties for soils from the results of static shear tests is briefly reviewed. The primary obstacle to making such predictions is the limiting resolution of conventional static tests. A simple procedure using empirical relationships to interpolate beyond the limit of the static shear tests is suggested for use in preliminary analysis and in cases where cyclic test data is not available.
Correlations Of Seismic Velocity With Depth, Marshall Lew, Robert Chieruzzi, Kenneth W. Campbell, C. Martin Duke
Correlations Of Seismic Velocity With Depth, Marshall Lew, Robert Chieruzzi, Kenneth W. Campbell, C. Martin Duke
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Correlations of seismic velocity have been made with depth for various geotechnical classifications of soil and rock described. The seismic velocities have been found to be dependent upon geologic age, gravel content, water table depth, dry density and depth of overburden.
Mechanical Behavior Of Cohesive Soil Under Repeated Loading (Supplementary Results), Koichi Akai, Yuzo Ohnishi, Yoshiyuki Yamanaka
Mechanical Behavior Of Cohesive Soil Under Repeated Loading (Supplementary Results), Koichi Akai, Yuzo Ohnishi, Yoshiyuki Yamanaka
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A Constitutive Equation For Cyclically Loaded Sands, A. Szavits-Nossan, P. Kvasnicka
A Constitutive Equation For Cyclically Loaded Sands, A. Szavits-Nossan, P. Kvasnicka
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A rate type constitutive equation with internal parameters is proposed for describing the behaviour of cyclically loaded sands in undrained conditions leading to liquefaction. The mathematical model is checked versus experimental data on undrained cyclic triaxial test on Monterey No. 0 sand. General trends of real sand behaviour are captured. The equation is applicable for general stress states too.
Predicting Pore Pressure And Applications To Complex Loading Problems, Dwight A. Sangrey, Vincent P. Lascko
Predicting Pore Pressure And Applications To Complex Loading Problems, Dwight A. Sangrey, Vincent P. Lascko
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Methods for predicting and modeling the pore pressure response when soils are subjected to cyclic loading are described. These predictions include both the limiting states of pore pressure and the intermediate stages of development as a function of number of cycles. Applications of pore pressure prediction in effective stress methods are illustrated for a group of problems including sequencing of irregular loading, degradation of stress-strain modulus, volume changes and strength changes.
Response Of Non-Saturated Soil To Cyclic Loading, R. C. Chaney, H. Y. Fang
Response Of Non-Saturated Soil To Cyclic Loading, R. C. Chaney, H. Y. Fang
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The response of partially saturated and dry sand materials under cyclic loading is controlled by the compressibility of the pore fluid. For dry sand the limiting axial and volumetric strain occurs within 5 to 15 cycles of load application and is a function of the number of cycles of cyclic stress, relative density, and effective consolidation pressure. In addition the axial strain is shown to be independent of the consolidation stress ratio for loose sand and decreases with increasing consolidation stress ratio for dense sand under a constant cyclic stress.
Dilation Angle And Liquefaction Potential, Y. P. Vaid, P. M. Byrne, J. M. O. Hughes
Dilation Angle And Liquefaction Potential, Y. P. Vaid, P. M. Byrne, J. M. O. Hughes
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Most of our understandin9 of the liquefaction phenomenon has come from laboratory tests. It would be desirable to express liquefaction resistance in terms of a parameter which can be measured both in the laboratory and in the field. It is proposed that the dilation angle or expansion rate of the sand is such a parameter. It is readily measured in the laboratory from drained simple shear or triaxial tests and in the field from self boring pressuremeter tests. Based on laboratory tests on Ottawa sand a chart is presented for estimating the liquefaction resistance of saturated sands in terms of …
Macroscopic Approach To Soil Liquefaction, Zhong-Qi Wang
Macroscopic Approach To Soil Liquefaction, Zhong-Qi Wang
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In view of the fact that microscopic liquefaction cannot be equated with the macroscopic one; further, owing to the unsolved difficulties in taking undisturbed samples of sand end in performing laboratory tenting of liquefaction, the author has tried to search after new practical way to assess soil liquefaction potential by macroscopic approach. This paper presents a preliminary study winch can coordinate each other with the laboratory microscopic procedures so as to make more reliable prediction to liquefaction potential and assessment of its seismic effect.
In-Situ Undisturbed Sand Sampling By Radial Freezing For Liquefaction Analysis, R. Da Rolt, L. Lojelo, F. Muzzi, G. Spat
In-Situ Undisturbed Sand Sampling By Radial Freezing For Liquefaction Analysis, R. Da Rolt, L. Lojelo, F. Muzzi, G. Spat
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The authors experimented in laboratory that if radial freezing with free drainage is performed under an effective confining pressure of 100 kPa only an increase of the order of 0.5% of volumetric strain takes place going from the unfrozen to the frozen condition. The sample comes back to the original dimension after thawing. The displacements of the sample were measured by radiographs of a lead shot network properly built inside the sample. The technique suggested by Yoshimi and al. (1977) to freeze in situ a column of saturated sands was also verified and optimized in laboratory by simulating in a …
Analysis Of Rigid Retaining Walls During Earthquakes, Shamsher Prakash
Analysis Of Rigid Retaining Walls During Earthquakes, Shamsher Prakash
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Retaining walls experience changed pressures and undergo displacements as well during earthquakes. Both the questions have been discussed in detail in this paper. Increments in active earth pressures have been correlated with peak ground velocity and a method to compute seismic coefficient to be used in the Mononabe method has been proposed. The question of point of application of the dynamic increment has also been examined in detail. There are three methods to compute displacements of rigid retaining walls, a) based on Newmark's approach of a sliding block, b) computation of translation only and c) computation of displacements due only …
Effect Of Vibration On Pile Uplift Capacity, P. J. Moore, J. P. Piper
Effect Of Vibration On Pile Uplift Capacity, P. J. Moore, J. P. Piper
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An experimental and theoretical study has been carried out to examine the effects of vibration frequency and amplitude as well as magnitude of static applied load on the uplift capacity of piles driven into a sandy soil. The theoretical solution was developed using a lumped parameter model with viscous damping. The results, both theoretical and experimental, indicate that the displacement amplitude required to cause uplift failure of the pile, decreases as the vibration frequency increases. This trend was shown to be significantly dependent upon the natural frequency of the pile-soil system and to a lesser degree, upon the damping ratio. …
Dynamic Analysis Of Foundations For Heavy Duty Diesel Engines, N. S. V. Kameswara Rao
Dynamic Analysis Of Foundations For Heavy Duty Diesel Engines, N. S. V. Kameswara Rao
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Coupled motion analysis of Machine-Foundation-Soil systems subjected to periodic dynamic forces and moments which are of general nature (both in amplitudes and periods) has been carried out using Fourier analysis and numerical techniques. Free vibration as well as forced vibration analysis in all the coupled and uncoupled modes of the system has been presented. The procedure is illustrated in the case of an eight cylinder heavy duty diesel engine generator assembly and results have been graphically shown in terms of frequency ratios and maximum steady state responses in the all the relevant modes of vibration.
Soil-Pile Interaction In Vertical Vibration, Y. Gyoten, K. Mizuhata, T. Fukusumi, H. Nozoe, T. Inoue, T. Mizuno
Soil-Pile Interaction In Vertical Vibration, Y. Gyoten, K. Mizuhata, T. Fukusumi, H. Nozoe, T. Inoue, T. Mizuno
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This paper deals with the theoretical study concerning soil-pile interaction in vertical vibration for both the floating pile and the pile group. The analysis is made by applying the elastic wave theory to the viscoelastic layer overlying on the rigid bedrock. Further, the displacement responses of the pile and the complex stiffness at the pile head subjected to the harmonic excitation at the top of the pile are obtained for various parameters.
Stiffness Coefficients For Embedded Footings, L. S. Chickanagappa
Stiffness Coefficients For Embedded Footings, L. S. Chickanagappa
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Mindlin’s theory and Steinbrenner’s approximation are used to evaluate the static stiffness coefficients for embedded footings subjected to vertical oscillations. The footing is assumed to be embedded in an elastic layer underlain by a rigid base. The solution presented is simple and is amenable to hand calculations. It compares well with other rigorous solutions, in the analysis presented in the paper the shape of the footing can be easily taken into account. The method gives a solution which lies between the finite element solution and the rigorous closed form solutions.
Session 4: Discussion And Replies, Multiple Authors
Session 4: Discussion And Replies, Multiple Authors
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Free Response Of Shells On Flexible Foundation, R. M. Belkune, J. C. Vyas
Free Response Of Shells On Flexible Foundation, R. M. Belkune, J. C. Vyas
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Free response of axisymmetric shells resting on flexible foundation in their asymmetric modes is studied using Finite Elements based on harmonic formulation. Influence of various parameters, such as subgrade modulus, proximity of boundary, density ratio, shear wave velocity, embedment of structure and depth of flexible foundation., on free response is studied. Axisymmetric interface element with harmonic functions is developed and introduced between the raft slab and foundation media.
Dynamic And Earthquake Geotechnical Centrifuge Modelling, A. N. Schofield
Dynamic And Earthquake Geotechnical Centrifuge Modelling, A. N. Schofield
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This state of art review discusses scaling principles for dynamic and earthquake geotechnical centrifuge models that have been known for many years, and shows how the new emphasis on modelling of models using reconstituted soil helps to reduce the difficulties of verification of these principles. It is suggested that models made of reconstituted soil can exhibit a wide range of behavior that is important in the field. In particular it is suggested that liquefaction and cracking are related phenomena which can both be modelled.
Offshore Earthquake Geotechnology — First Part, P. B. Selnes
Offshore Earthquake Geotechnology — First Part, P. B. Selnes
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This first part of the paper outlines the problems encountered offshore compared to onshore. The most important difference is the presence of water which changes the dynamic behavior of structures, introduces new forces, complicates the soil investigation and visual site inspection, and changes the characteristics of the earthquake ground motion. Furthermore, the structures offshore may be much larger than most onshore facilities, and other environmental loads may act simultaneously with an earthquake.
Earthquake Resistance Of A Rockfill Dam, C. Bossoney, M. Balissat, E. G. Prater, J. Studer, N. Zingg
Earthquake Resistance Of A Rockfill Dam, C. Bossoney, M. Balissat, E. G. Prater, J. Studer, N. Zingg
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The paper describes the investigation of the seismic safety of a 131 m high rock fill dam presently under construction across the Rio Chixoy in Guatemala. The dam is located in a region of high seismicity the recently active Motagua fault being only 40 km distant. Due to the possibility of high peak ground accelerations it was considered necessary to conduct a full dynamic analysis, which was carried out in stages following the Seed-Lee-Idriss method, the latter being modified where it was deemed necessary.
Pore Pressure Analysis For An Earth Dam During Earthquake, R. C. Sonpal, A. A. Dave
Pore Pressure Analysis For An Earth Dam During Earthquake, R. C. Sonpal, A. A. Dave
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An analytical study of the pattern of variation in the pore pressures within an embankment during earthquake, based upon seismic analysis by the rigid body response method and by the elastic body response method using ICL 1901 A computer is presented herein. The pore pressure contours before and during an earthquake are presented for an upstream slope of Tapar dam situated in seismically active zone in West India.