PREDICTING EARTHQUAKE-CAUSED PERMANENT DEFORMATIONS OF EARTH STRUCTURES

This paper deals with the permanent deformations that can occur when earth structures are shaken by an earthquake. A classification of methods for calculating permanent displacements is introduced, and used as a framework for discussing the many different approaches that have been developed. Particular emphasis is placed upon validation of various methods using model tests and field observations. Two types of classification are discussed. The first is by the phenomenon causing the permanent deformation. This includes: a) yielding but no loss of strength; b) loss of strength; and c) both yielding and loss of strength. The second classification is by coupling of dynamic response and permanent straining. The following analyses methods are discussed in more detail: 1) Sliding block analyses, and their application to finite slopes; 2) Finite element and differential analyses; and 3) methods considering only loss of strength. For the covering abstract see IRRD 859983.

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• Authors:
  • Whitman, R V
• Conference:
  • PREDICTIVE SOIL MECHANICS. PROCEEDINGS OF THE WROTH MEMORIAL SYMPOSIUM, 27-29 JULY 1992, ST CATHERINE'S COLLEGE, OXFORD
• Publication Date: 1993

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 729-41

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Classification; Conferences; Deformation; Finite element method; Mathematical analysis; Motion; Seismicity; Soil mechanics; Strength of materials
• Uncontrolled Terms: Decreases
• ITRD Terms: 6471: Analysis (math); 8513: Classification; 8525: Conference; 9009: Decrease; 5595: Deformation; 6490: Finite element method; 5483: Movement; 5731: Seismic; 5755: Soil mechanics; 5544: Strength (mater)
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Geotechnology;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00641217
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 0-7277-1916-5
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jan 24 1994 12:00AM