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K. Tokida, H. Matsumoto, T. Azuma & I. Towhata

Abstract

Simplified procedure to estimate lateral ground flow by soil liquefaction K. Tokida", H. Matsumoto", T. Azuma", I. Towhata* "Ground Vibration Division, Public Works Research Institute, Ministry of Construction, 1 Asahi Tsukuba-shi, Japan * Civil Engineering, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1- Hongo Bunkyoku, Tokyo, Japan ABSTRACT This paper presents results of large-scale shaking table tests for investigating factors relating to lateral ground flow due to soil liquefaction and an analytical method based on the minimum potential energy principle to predict permanent lateral displace- ment, which was applied to real cases of both shaking table tests and case studies in situ in past earthquakes. Furthermore, a practical and simplified procedure obtained by the parametric studies using the minimum potential energy principle is also pro- posed and discussed about its application. FOREWORD Lateral ground flow induced by soil liquefaction took place ap- parently in past eart

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