The analysis of liquefaction potential based on probabilistic ground motions
Abstract
Liquefaction of cohesionless soils has been one of the most thoroughly researched problems in geotechnical engineering during the last 15 years. Many works on this phenomena have been published, generally dealing with a deterministic analysis of liquefaction. This paper addresses itself to an aspect of liquefaction analysis which is of critical importance: The number of cycles at some stress level required to cause initial liquefaction. We will use and extend the methodology developed by Zsutty and De Herrera (1979) together with the Palmgren-Miner damage hypothesis to study this interesting facet of liquefaction.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics
Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures
Seismic Performance and Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 517–521
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter