Abstract: This study investigates the transition from current practical predictability of midlatitude weather to its intrinsic limit. For this purpose, estimates of the current initial condition uncertainty of 12 real cases are ...

Abstract: Significant insight into the response of granular materials can be gained by coupling accurately controlled physical tests with complementary discrete element simulations. This paper discusses a series of triaxial and plane ...

Abstract: Seismically induced settlement of buildings with shallow foundations on liquefiable soils has resulted in significant damage in recent earthquakes. Engineers still largely estimate seismic building settlement using procedures ...

Abstract: The effective application of liquefaction mitigation techniques requires an improved understanding of the development and consequences of liquefaction. Centrifuge experiments were performed to study the dominant mechanisms ...

Abstract: A full-scale closed-ended pile was driven into a deep deposit of soft clay that was instrumented with inclinometers and pore pressure transducers at three radial locations and three depths. This paper presents the results ...