Abstract: The sliding-block model is often used for the prediction of permanent coseismic displacements of natural slopes and earth structures. This model assumes motion in an inclined plane but does not consider the decrease in ...

Abstract: This article presents an assessment of the effects of pore water pressure generation of the soil foundation on the seismic road embankment response. Numerical simulations were carried out to study the preloading technique ...

Abstract: An analytical approach has been developed to predict permanent settlements of foundations subjected to earthquake shaking. The validity of this approach is evaluated through comparison with results from centrifuge tests ...

Abstract: A general method is presented for the prediction of earthquake‐induced permanent deformations of foundations resting on sand. Predictions arebased upon experimental results from common static and cyclic tests; they may ...