SHEAR MODULUS DEGRADATION CURVE

G/Gmax Conventional Tests

1
1) Cross Hole Test
2) Downhole Seismic Test
3) SASW
Very 4) Seismic Reflection
Small 5) Seismic CPTU
Strain

Non-linear
Behavior of Soil

Small Strain Large Strain

0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10

Bender Element Test Triaxial Test Conventional Tests
Resonant Column Test
Shear Strain (%)