Simple Mathematical Model for Assessment of Seismic-Induced Liquefaction of Soils
Publication: Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 133, Issue 1
Abstract
In this paper the capability of a simple mathematical model of compaction/liquefaction applied for prediction of the seabed behavior subjected to the 1999 Kocaeli Earthquake is presented. The compaction/liquefaction model has been calibrated in laboratory on samples taken from the region analyzed and then applied to the conditions corresponding to the seabed in the Karamursel Eregli Fishing Port. Based on numerical simulations the influence of various model parameters on earthquake induced liquefaction phenomenon is discussed.
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Acknowledgments
This study was conducted in the European Commission Research Directorates’ FP5, LIMAS Project (Liquefaction Around Marine Structures, Contract No. UNSPECIFIEDEVK3-CT-2000-00038). ECRD financial support for IBW PAN is gratefully acknowledged. The writers would like to thank Professor B. M. Sumer, Project Coordinator, the Steering Committee, and all the partners involved for enabling IBW PAN participation in LIMAS.
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Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 133 • Issue 1 • January 2007
Pages: 50 - 54
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Received: Mar 15, 2004
Accepted: Jul 18, 2005
Published online: Jan 1, 2007
Published in print: Jan 2007
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