Introduction to

Liquefaction

What is Liquefaction?

Liquefaction-when the strength and stiffness of a soil is reduced due to earthquake shaking Liquefaction occurs in saturated soils

Niigata 1964 and Kobe, Japan 1995

Outline

Background Effect of liquefaction Types of failure Remedial Measures

History

Serious attention because of Japan, Alaska and Nigata earthquake in 1964.

Look Closer?

Types of Failure

Cyclic Mobility

Overturning

Sand Boiling

Remedial Measures

Wrap Up 1. Why is liquefaction dangerous?

2. What do you need for liquefaction to occur? A. dry soil and an earthquake B. saturated soil and an earthquake C. saturated soil

Wrap Up 1. Why is liquefaction dangerous? Liquefaction can cause buildings and infrastructure to collapse. 2. What do you need for liquefaction to occur? A. dry soil and an earthquake B. saturated soil and an earthquake C. saturated soil