Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Lecture Note

Description

Name of Notes : – Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Lecture Note

Introduction

Proceedings of Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics IV, held in Sacramento, California, May 18-22, 2008. Sponsored by the Geo-Institute of ASCE. This Geotechnical Special Publication contains 216 papers covering topics in soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering. Topics include: engineering seismology, dynamics material properties, geophysical methods, SASW benchmarking, site response, liquefaction, ground improvement, embankment dams, tailings dams, landfills, levees, lifelines and networks, mapping and zoning, NEESR research, numerical modeling, piers and wharves, retaining structures, foundation dynamics, soil-structure interaction, stability of natural slopes, and surface fault rupture.

Modules / Lectures

• Seismology and Plate Tectonics
• Earthquake Hazards and Evaluation
• Ground Response Analysis
• Liquefaction of Soils
• Earthquake Resistant Design