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Datasets for gravelly soil liquefaction case histories
Jilei Hu1,2, Jing Wang1, Wenjun Zou3
1College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, China Three Gorges University, China.
Data in Brief
|May 26, 2021
Summary
This study compiles 234 gravelly soil liquefaction case histories from 17 earthquakes. The data aids in developing predictive models for seismic liquefaction in gravelly soils.
Area of Science:
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Seismology
- Earthquake Engineering
Background:
- Liquefaction of gravelly soils poses significant seismic risk.
- Existing datasets often lack comprehensive data for accurate modeling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a curated dataset of gravelly soil liquefaction case histories.
- To provide essential data for developing predictive models for gravelly soil liquefaction.
Main Methods:
- Compilation and correction of 234 historical liquefaction case histories.
- Data sourced from shear wave velocity and dynamic penetration tests.
- Standardized data processing procedures were applied.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive dataset including 17 earthquake events.
- Detailed site, earthquake, and soil properties are provided.
- Liquefaction and non-liquefaction case information is included.
Conclusions:
- The dataset serves as a valuable resource for geotechnical and earthquake engineers.
- Facilitates the development of more reliable liquefaction prediction models.
- Enhances understanding of seismic behavior in gravelly soil deposits.
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