Title :
An Investigation of the Correlation Between Geophysical and Dynamic Properties of Sand
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Marine Technol., Univ. of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Abstract :
At present there are two basic methods for the evaluation of the liquefaction potential of sands. Both suffer from drawbacks, particularly when marine sediments are of interest. This paper presents an initial attempt to establish correlations between geophysical properties (compressive-wave and shear-wave velocities) and the liquefaction potential of marine sands,with a view to using such relationships to predict the liquefaction potential of marine sands under earthquake or wave loading conditions.
Keywords :
compressibility; earthquakes; granular flow; ocean waves; oceanographic techniques; sand; seafloor phenomena; sediments; soil; compressive wave velocity; earthquake conditions; marine sediments; sand dynamic properties; sand geophysical properties; sand liquefaction potential; shear wave velocity; wave loading conditions; Biomembranes; Earthquakes; Electrical resistance measurement; Geophysical measurements; Pressure measurement; Seals; Soil; Stress; Testing; Vibrations;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 81
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1981.1151630
