Liquefaction
Liquefaction is a phenomenon that occurs in soils due to water pressure. It is a complex phenomenon; a detailed study will require a much greater knowledge of soil mechanics (there are modules on this in Part 2).
Some videos explaining liquefaction, and some of its effects, can be found in the player below. All files can be downloaded by right clicking on the playlist entries.
Shaker Table 1Duration: 15s
Shaker Table 2Duration: 22s
Shaker Table 3Duration: 13s
Shaker Table 4Duration: 35s
Liquefaction explanationDuration: 5s
Niigata earthquakeDuration: 12s
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Last updated 12/10/2012 by hrs@eng