Probabilistic Performance-Based Procedure to Evaluate Pile Foundations at Sites with Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Displacement
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 136, Issue 3
Abstract
Liquefaction-induced ground deformation has caused major damage to bridge and wharf structures in past earthquakes. Large lateral ground displacements may induce significant forces in the foundation and superstructure, which may lead to severe damage or even collapse. A performance-based earthquake engineering (PBEE) approach can provide an objective assessment of the likely seismic performance, so that agencies can evaluate bridge or wharf structures, compare retrofit strategies, and rank them within their overall system. In this paper, a probabilistic PBEE design procedure that incorporates findings from recent research on this problem is presented. The proposed approach can provide answers in terms that are meaningful to owners, such as expected repair costs and downtimes. The methodology is validated through its application to a well-documented case history. Results show that the proposed approach provides a good estimate of the seismic performance of pile-supported structures at sites with liquefaction-induced lateral displacement.
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Acknowledgments
This work was supported by the Earthquake Engineering Research Centers Program of the National Science Foundation under NSF Award No. NSFEEC-9701568 through the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research (PEER) Center under subaward Project No. UNSPECIFIED2422006. Any opinions expressed in this material are those of the writers. Discussions with A. Der Kiureghian of the UC Berkeley were invaluable. Additionally, discussion with fellow PEER researchers, including P. Arduino of UW, R. Boulanger of UC Davis, S. Kramer of UW, K. Mackie of UCF, G. Martin of USC, and B. Stojadinovic of UCB were also invaluable. Caltrans bridge engineers, including M. Keever, S. Sahs, T. Shantz, and M. Yashinsky, offered critical input as well.
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Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 136 • Issue 3 • March 2010
Pages: 464 - 476
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Received: Sep 18, 2008
Accepted: Aug 17, 2009
Published online: Feb 12, 2010
Published in print: Mar 2010
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