The aim of this review article is to present historical developments of mechanics of saturated granular soils in relation to the liquefaction phenomenon, as well as to analyze the present state of this subject in connection with practically important problems. The first part is an introduction to mechanics of liquefaction, in order to make this paper self-contained. Then, some basic empirical findings are described. In the third part, the development of theoretical approaches to liquefaction-related problems, such as cyclic loading compaction and pore pressure accumulation, or cyclic loading degradation of shearing resistance, is presented. The fourth part deals with the presentation of the methods applied for solving practically important problems and those that have not been solved satisfactorily. The last part of this paper presents some of the most important conclusions and suggestions regarding further research. There are 152 references cited in this review article, and a supplementary bibliography of 45 publications is also included.
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Developments in Modeling Liquefaction of Granular Soils, Caused by Cyclic Loads
Andrzej Sawicki,
Andrzej Sawicki
Institute of Hydro-Engineering
, IBW-PAN, Kościerska 7, 80-953 Gdańsk-Oliwa, Poland
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Jecek Mierczyński
Jecek Mierczyński
Institute of Hydro-Engineering
, IBW-PAN, Kościerska 7, 80-953 Gdańsk-Oliwa, Poland
Jacek Mierczyński received his M.Sc. (1995) at the Gdańsk University (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics). In 2001, he received his Ph.D. at the Institute of Hydro-Engineering (IBW PAN), where he is currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Institute’s Department of Geomechanics.
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Andrzej Sawicki
Institute of Hydro-Engineering
, IBW-PAN, Kościerska 7, 80-953 Gdańsk-Oliwa, Poland
Jecek Mierczyński
Jacek Mierczyński received his M.Sc. (1995) at the Gdańsk University (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics). In 2001, he received his Ph.D. at the Institute of Hydro-Engineering (IBW PAN), where he is currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Institute’s Department of Geomechanics.
Institute of Hydro-Engineering
, IBW-PAN, Kościerska 7, 80-953 Gdańsk-Oliwa, PolandAppl. Mech. Rev. Mar 2006, 59(2): 91-106 (16 pages)
Published Online: March 1, 2006
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Sawicki, A., and Mierczyński, J. (March 1, 2006). "Developments in Modeling Liquefaction of Granular Soils, Caused by Cyclic Loads." ASME. Appl. Mech. Rev. March 2006; 59(2): 91–106. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2130362
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