Abstract: This study examined the liquefaction-induced ground settlement of silty sand ground, in which many nonplastic fines are contained. Investigation determined that if fines were included in the specimen, the minimum void ratio ...

Abstract: An earthquake of moment magnitude 5.4 occurred in Pohang, South Korea on November 15, 2017. This earthquake of moderate magnitude induced failures of structures and buildings and led to ground displacements. Approximately ...

Abstract: The 2017 Pohang earthquake [the second largest local magnitude (ML) of 5.4 since 1978] caused significant damage: numerous sand boils and a few building settlements were observed in rice paddies and residential areas, ...