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- Title
- Design Problems in Soil Liquefaction.
- File
- PB87124186.pdf
- Author(s)
- Seed, H. B.
- Source
- National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., February 1986, 44 p.
- Identifying Number(s)
- UCB/EERC-86/02
- Abstract
- The most prudent method for evaluating the stability of embankments under conditions where a potential for soil liquifaction exists is to prevent buildup of high pore water pressures and prevent triggering of liquifaction. Where large deformations could possibly be tolerated, it may be adequate to ensure stability against sliding after liquifaction occurs. Evaluating this possibility requires knowledge of the residual strength of the liquified soil. Available data from field observations of the residual strength of liquified soils is summarized and plotted in chart form relating residual strength to some in-situ soil characteristic such as soil penetration resistance.
- Keywords
- ; Embankments; Deformations; Stability; Sliding; Liquefaction; Penetration; Soil properties; Water pressure; Earthquakes