A modified criterion for wave-induced momentary liquefaction of sandy seabed

The assessment of the wave-induced soil liquefaction plays a key role in the geotechnical design for offshore foundations. The underlying shortcomings of the existing momentary liquefaction criteria are identified and clarified by mechanism analyses and the recent field observations. A modified crit...

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Main Authors: Wen-Gang Qi, Fu-Ping Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-01-01
Series:Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Letters
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095034915000100