Abstract: Two of the most important parameters in any dynamic analysis involving soils are the shear modulus and damping ratio. Based on lab tests on gravels from 18 investigations, simplified equations to define G/Gmax and the ...

Abstract: A new simplified approach based on the pseudostatic method of analysis is proposed to investigate the response of a combined pile–raft foundation (CPRF) and a group pile considering the complex interaction. In this method, ...

Abstract: Developing empirical correlations between the shear-wave velocity (Vs) and the standard penetration test (SPT) blow count has been a long-term practice for sandy, silty, and clayey soils. However, the existing correlations ...

Abstract: Liquefaction assessment has primarily been performed using in situ penetration testing, but this practice has become problematic for gravelly soils. For example, standard penetration test (SPT)- or cone penetration test ...