Pipe uplift in liquefied sands: The case of induced earthquakes in the Groningen area

This study considers pipe uplift in liquefied sands in case full liquefaction occurs in the Groningen area. Due to the short vibration time, approximately 2 seconds, uplift is considered in fully liquefied sands without vibrations. The liquefaction time and resistance against uplift are determined by experiments. The resistance against uplift is...

Characterisation of Saturated Loose Sand Samples prepared by Fluidization

The following thesis has three major purposes: (1) to explore the static liquefaction phenomenon in saturated sand as a relevant geotechnical hazard, (2) to show the conventional testing procedures for index characterisation and strength testing of saturated fine sands at low stress levels, and (3) to look into the fluidization mechanism and the...

Evaluation of the UBC3D-PLM constitutive model for prediction of earthquake induced liquefaction on embankment dams

This graduation project is concerned with the response of embankment dams subjected to earthquake loading. The scope of the project was to determine the applicability of UBC3D-PLM constitutive model implemented in PLAXIS 2D for prediction of the onset of liquefaction in embankments. The project consists of three discrete parts: a)Calibration and...