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    Soil liquefaction occurs when saturated soil loses its strength and stiffness during earthquakes, transforming into a fluid state due to increased pore water pressure from shaking. This loss of contact between soil particles can lead to instability in foundations and structures, resulting in potential settlement, tilting, or collapse of buildings and infrastructure. The sample problem asks to determine the decrease in effective stress and liquefaction potential for a construction site located in a seismic area consisting of loose, saturated sand, given the initial and increased pore water pressures.

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    Soil liquefaction occurs when saturated soil loses its strength and stiffness during earthquakes, transforming into a fluid state due to increased pore water pressure from shaking. This loss of contact between soil particles can lead to instability in foundations and structures, resulting in potential settlement, tilting, or collapse of buildings and infrastructure. The sample problem asks to determine the decrease in effective stress and liquefaction potential for a construction site located in a seismic area consisting of loose, saturated sand, given the initial and increased pore water pressures.

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    Soil liquefaction occurs when saturated soil loses its strength and stiffness during earthquakes, transforming into a fluid state due to increased pore water pressure from shaking. This loss of contact between soil particles can lead to instability in foundations and structures, resulting in potential settlement, tilting, or collapse of buildings and infrastructure. The sample problem asks to determine the decrease in effective stress and liquefaction potential for a construction site located in a seismic area consisting of loose, saturated sand, given the initial and increased pore water pressures.

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    Poldo, Christian Vincent O.

    CE 510 / CE52S1

    SOIL LIQUEFATION
    Soil liquefaction occurs when saturated soil temporarily loses its strength and
    stiffness during seismic activity, transforming into a fluid-like state. This phenomenon is
    often triggered by the increased pore water pressure within the soil due to rapid
    shaking, causing a loss of contact between soil particles and leading to instability in
    foundations and structures. The result is a potential for settlement, tilting, or even
    collapse of buildings and infrastructure.

    Sample Problem:
    A construction site is located in an area prone to seismic activity, and the soil
    consists of loose, saturated sand with an initial effective stress of 100 kPa. During an
    earthquake, the pore water pressure in the soil increases to 200 kPa. Determine the
    decrease in effective stress and the resulting liquefaction potential using the effective
    stress approach.

    Solution:
    Calculate Decrease in Effective Stress:

    Evaluate Liquefaction Potential:

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