Discussion of “Shear-Wave Velocity–Based Probabilistic and Deterministic Assessment of Seismic Soil Liquefaction Potential” by R. Kayen, R. E. S. Moss, E. M. Thompson, R. B. Seed, K. O. Cetin, A. Der Kiureghian, Y. Tanaka, and K. Tokimatsu

2014 ◽  
Vol 140 (4) ◽  
pp. 07014005
Author(s):  
Gonzalo A. Montalva ◽  
Felipe Leyton
2013 ◽  
Vol 405-408 ◽  
pp. 470-473
Author(s):  
Sheng Jie Di ◽  
Ming Yuan Wang ◽  
Zhi Gang Shan ◽  
Hai Bo Jia

A procedure for evaluating liquefaction resistance of soils based on the shear wave velocity measurements is outlined in the paper. The procedure follows the general formal of the Seed-Idriss simplified procedure. In addition, it was developed following suggestions from industry, researchers, and practitioners. The procedure correctly predicts moderate to high liquefaction potential for over 95% of the liquefaction case histories. The case study for the site of offshore wind farm in Jiangsu province is provided to illustrate the application of the proposed procedure. The feature of the soils and the shear wave velocity in-situ tested in site are discussed and the liquefaction potential of the layer is evaluated. The application shows that the layers of the non-cohesive soils in the depths 3-11m may be liquefiable according to the procedure.


2012 ◽  
Vol 594-597 ◽  
pp. 1720-1726 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Wang ◽  
Lan Min Wang ◽  
Qian Wang ◽  
Jun Wang

Use of Seed’s simplified liquefaction evaluation method, combined with the dynamic triaxial test results, and the wave velocity of site liquefaction, to evaluate liquefaction potential of the three typical loess sites under the action of different seismic magnitudes, and calculate the boundary depth of the liquefaction site. Moreover, give the corresponding relationship between the typical loess site liquefaction boundary depth and shear wave velocity, and get the critical shear wave velocity of typical loess liquefaction site. The results of the study show that, (1) saturated loess site could be liquefied under the action of a certain intensity earthquake. (2) saturated soil layers which do not produce liquefied under the action of 6.5 degree earthquake,its critical shear wave velocity is about 200 m/s, and under the action of 7 degree earthquake its critical shear wave velocity is about 303 m/s, under the action of 8 degree earthquake its critical shear wave velocity is about 368 m/s. This conclusion enriches and develops the basis of liquefaction potential evaluation in the loess region.


2021 ◽  
Vol 331 ◽  
pp. 04014
Author(s):  
Ceri Eliesa Suhartini ◽  
Lindung Zalbuin Mase ◽  
Muhammad Farid

On the 4th of June, 2000 and 12th of September, 2007, Ratu Agung Sub-district, Indonesia experienced significant damage due to liquefaction after the earthquakes. Therefore, this study aims to determine the Liquefaction Potential Index in the area. Data of shear wave velocity (Vs) was collected using the Multichannel Analysis of Surface Wave (MASW) method. The measurement location was set up on a grid of 32 observations points with field investigations. Furthermore, Simplified Procedure and LPI methods were used to measure the soil liquefaction potential and vulnerability level. The results showed that the value of shear wave velocity in the Ratu Agung Subdistrict ranged from 102 m/s to 442 m/s. Also, the liquefaction vulnerability levels varied from high to very high categories due to the maximum soil acceleration and conditions dominated by loose sand, as well as the influence of different geological formations in the zone. In conclusion, an empirical equation was successfully proposed to analyze the liquefaction vulnerability.


Author(s):  
R. Kayen ◽  
R. E. S. Moss ◽  
E. M. Thompson ◽  
R. B. Seed ◽  
K. O. Cetin ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yumin Ji ◽  
Byungmin Kim ◽  
Kiseog Kim

AbstractThis study evaluates the potentials of liquefaction caused by the 2017 moment magnitude 5.4 earthquake in Pohang City, South Korea. We obtain shear wave velocity profiles measured by suspension PS logging tests at the five sites near the epicenter. We also perform downhole tests at three of the five sites. Among the five sites, the surface manifestations (i.e., sand boils) were observed at the three sites, and not at the other two sites. The maximum accelerations on the ground surface at the five sites are estimated using the Next Generation Attenuation relationships for Western United State ground motion prediction equations. The shear wave velocity profiles from the two tests are slightly different, resulting in varying cyclic resistance ratios, factors of safety against liquefaction, and liquefaction potential indices. Nevertheless, we found that both test approaches can be used to evaluate liquefaction potentials. The liquefaction potential indices at the liquefied sites are approximately 1.5–13.9, whereas those at the non-liquefied sites are approximately 0–0.3.


2010 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 69-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rama Mohan Pokhrel ◽  
Jiro Kuwano ◽  
Shinya Tachibana

Liquefaction hazard zonation mapping of the Saitama City targeted on the Kanto Plain NW Edge Fault is described in this paper. The study involves the geotechnical properties of the alluvial soil of the city including Standard Penetration Test (SPT), shear wave velocity and other geological data analysis. The city being highly urbanized is situated on the soft soil (alluvial deposits) at the proximity of an active seismic fault that has increased the possibility of liquefaction hazard in the area. Kanto Plain NW Edge Fault is an active fault that lies very near to the Saitama City having the estimated possible earthquake magnitude of 7.4. The possible peak horizontal ground acceleration (amax) from this earthquake is calculated as from 0.15 g to 0.30 g. By considering all possible acceleration values the liquefaction potential maps were prepared and presented in this paper. Additionally, the shear wave velocity is very low and amplification ratio is very high at the marshy deposit but it has comparatively high velocity and low amplification ratio at the marine loam deposit area of the Omiya Plateau. In this paper the liquefaction potential of the area is expressed in terms of liquefaction potential index (PL). The PL value for the clayey silt deposit in the marshy area with shallow water table is very high. In addition, the PL value in the marine loam deposit of the Omiya Plateau is less which indicates that loam deposit has less liquefaction potential than marshy deposit. The map obtained from this study was validated with the field condition of the study area. Hence, it is expected that this study will assist in characterizing the seismic hazards and its mitigation and will provide valuable information for urban planning in the study area in future.


2009 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 100803 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. D. Suits ◽  
T. C. Sheahan ◽  
Lei Fu ◽  
Gang Liu ◽  
Xiangwu Zeng

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