This document discusses topics in earthquake engineering and dynamic loads, including liquefaction analysis and mitigation techniques, seismic site characterization using ASCE 7 standards such as shear wave velocity and soil properties, and pseudo-static analysis and earthquake loads on structures. It also covers the Tocher equation for calculating fault length and fundamentals of structural vibration under seismic loads.
This document discusses topics in earthquake engineering and dynamic loads, including liquefaction analysis and mitigation techniques, seismic site characterization using ASCE 7 standards such as shear wave velocity and soil properties, and pseudo-static analysis and earthquake loads on structures. It also covers the Tocher equation for calculating fault length and fundamentals of structural vibration under seismic loads.
This document discusses topics in earthquake engineering and dynamic loads, including liquefaction analysis and mitigation techniques, seismic site characterization using ASCE 7 standards such as shear wave velocity and soil properties, and pseudo-static analysis and earthquake loads on structures. It also covers the Tocher equation for calculating fault length and fundamentals of structural vibration under seismic loads.
1. Liquefaction analysis and mitigation techniques
a. What causes liquefaction? b. What are remedial actions? c. SPT prediction seismic potentials of liquefaction d. Will a soil liquefy under a new building? e. Soil improvement techniques Soil mixing
2. Seismic site characterization, including site
classification using ASCE 7 a. Shear wave velocity versus soil type b. Shear wave velocity versus SPT c. Tocher equation to calculate the length of the fault d. Time of arrival of the earthquake from the epicenter e. Predominant periods of maximum rock accelerations f. Fundamental period T of a Foundation or a Structure g. Amplitude of Acceleration h. Spectral Frequency i. Period of Oscillation and Natural Frequency j. Natural Circular Frequency of a System