Overview

Loose sandy deposits sometimes change into a liquid state during earthquakes. This is called liquefaction and poses a serious problem in waterfront areas. When the sandy deposits liquefy, structures built on those deposits are seriously affected; for example, heavy structures settle and light buried structures heave. Reliable remediation with respect to liquefaction is necessary in geotechnical engineering practice. This book presents methodologies for assessment of liquefaction potential and remedial measures to mitigate liquefaction for reclaimed land. These methodologies are based on continuous research and decades of experience in design and construction of port facilities in Japan, where liquefaction often poses a serious problem in design and construction.

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Author:   Port and Harbour Research Institute
Publisher:   A A Balkema Publishers
Imprint:   A A Balkema Publishers
Weight:   0.725kg
ISBN:  

9789054106531

ISBN 10:   9054106530
Pages:   310
Publication Date:   01 January 1997
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Liquefaction phenomenon and examples of damage; 3. Strategy for liquefaction remediation of reclaimed land; 4. In-situ and laboratory testing and assessment of liquefaction potential; 5. Remediation of liquefiable soils; References; Subject Index Technical notes: 1. Recent advances and future trends in liquefaction/ damage evaluation; 2. Recent advances and future trends in liquefaction remediation Appendices: 1. Summary of seismic design guidelines and standards in Japan; 2. Soil improvement area for various structures; 3. Examples of remedial measures against liquefaction; 4. Liquefaction remediation methods developed by private sector technology; 5. Design calculation examples.

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Edited by: Port and Harbour Institute, Ministry of Transport, Japan Translated by: Waterways Experiment Station, US Army Corps of Engineers, USA Supported by: Coastal Development Institute of Technology, Japan

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