Practice Post-Liquefaction Behavior of Soils - 37.10 | 37. Effect of Soil Properties and Damping – Liquefaction of Soils | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Post-Liquefaction Behavior of Soils

37.10 - Post-Liquefaction Behavior of Soils

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What happens to soil after excess pore pressures dissipate?

💡 Hint: Think of how liquid returns to a solid state.

Question 2 Easy

What is lateral displacement?

💡 Hint: Consider how soil flows after shaking.

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Question 1

What is the primary behavior of soil as it reacclimates post-liquefaction?

Immediate regaining of strength
Reconsolidation and settlement
Increased shear strength

💡 Hint: Think about how liquids reform into solids.

Question 2

True or False: Lateral displacement can cause a structure to tilt.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how movement affects stability.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the potential effects of liquefaction on a high-rise building constructed in a liquefiable soil zone. What specific measures should engineers consider to mitigate risks?

💡 Hint: Think about how buildings can be supported besides just weight distribution.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a research study to measure the long-term effects of liquefaction on urban soil. What methodologies and parameters would you include?

💡 Hint: Consider which tools can measure soil changes effectively after liquefaction events.

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