| Module I: Liquefaction Mechanism (4 hours) |
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1.- Description of the liquefaction phenomenon 2.- Historical cases of liquefaction and its impact 3. Factors and consequences of liquefaction 4. Criteria for measuring the onset of liquefaction
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| Module II: Analysis of liquefaction potential (6 hours) |
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1.- Evaluation of liquefaction potential using SPT 2.- Evaluation of liquefaction potential using CPT 3.- Evaluation of liquefaction potential using Vs 4.- Evaluation of liquefaction potential using Triaxial Test
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| Module III: Liquefaction Analysis in Excel and Cyclid 1D (6 hours) |
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1.- Calculation of the safety factor against liquefaction 2. Calculation of the pore pressure and shear strain ratio with Cyclid 1D
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| Module IV: Methods for mitigating liquefaction damage (4 hours) |
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1. Mitigation using drainage methods 2. Mitigation using compaction methods 3. Mitigation using soil reinforcement 4.- Mitigation for cases with existing structure
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