LIQUEFACTION STUDY-A DECISION ANALYSIS FRAMEWORK

A decision analysis framework is developed here to study the liquefaction problem. When the liquefaction risk of a site is found to be unacceptable, several alternatives could be attempted. However, economic as well as technical aspects need to be considered in selecting the best solution. This type of study would be particularly helpful if the limitation or elimination of damage associated with liquefaction is a design criterion. In this paper, several design alternatives for a liquefaction study have been identified and a decision tree is used to organize essential information. A decision can be made with available information or with additional information if additional time and money are available. Collection of additional information may not be always desirable for all projects. It depends on many factors and they are identified here. If the additional information is desirable, the maximum amount of money that should be spent can also be estimated from this study. (Author)

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • HALDAR, A
• Publication Date: 1980-12

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 1297-12
• Serial:
  • Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • Volume: 106
  • Issue Number: GT12
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 1090-0241
  • Serial URL: http://ojps.aip.org/gto

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Decision making; Design; Economic factors; Hazards; Liquefaction; Risk assessment; Trees (Mathematics)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria
• Old TRIS Terms: Economic considerations; Liquefaction (Soil)
• Subject Areas: Design; Economics; Geotechnology; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I42: Soil Mechanics;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00329500
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE 15925
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 15 1981 12:00AM