Earthquake Liquefaction explores the phenomenon where solid ground transforms into a liquid-like state during seismic events, posing significant risks to buildings, infrastructure, and human lives.
The book emphasizes the soil mechanics and geological conditions that contribute to liquefaction, illustrating how factors like soil density and groundwater levels play critical roles.
Readers will gain insights into how liquefaction contributed to devastation in past earthquakes.
The book adopts a practical engineering approach, guiding readers from fundamental concepts to advanced applications in assessing and mitigating seismic risk.
It begins by establishing a historical context, then delves into site investigation and ground improvement techniques.
The book further covers how to manage liquefaction risk through analytical techniques and engineering designs.
Structured to progress logically, the book first introduces the basic principles of liquefaction, then explores influential factors, and concludes with real-world case studies.
It emphasizes that liquefaction risks can be effectively managed through proactive mitigation strategies, shifting the focus from passive acceptance to active risk management in earthquake-prone regions.
