Abstract
The reconnaissance results and a preliminary analysis of soil liquefactions, which occurred during the Chi-Chi earthquake are presented. The study focuses on: (1) the characteristics of ground motion; (2) major liquefaction locations and characteristics of the soil at these locations; (3) liquefaction phenomena and damage; (4) damage to buildings and restoration of this damage; and (5) liquefaction analysis by using various empirical SPT-N methods commonly used in Taiwan. These results should provide extensive documentation of liquefaction that was observed during the Chi-Chi earthquake.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 107-123 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Soils and Foundations |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 2003 |
Keywords
- Chi-Chi earthquake
- Lateral spreading
- Soil liquefaction (IGC: E7)