Foundations

Liquefaction triggering

Liquefaction triggering from SPT or CPT soundings by Boulanger and Idriss (2014) or Youd et al. (2001): factor of safety by layer and a post-liquefaction settlement estimate (ASCE 7-22).

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What you get

From the inputs to a finished liquefaction triggering calculation

The applicable checks, step by step

Every check with its equation, the values that go into it, the result and the code section, and the governing case up front. Results update as you type.

A calculation report a reviewer can follow

Inputs, load combinations, every check with its result and reference, and the governing case, in a clear PDF with your title block.

Drawings

Where the calculation has a shape to draw: elevations, sections and the diagrams, on a sheet with your title block, as PDF or DXF.

Your units, your method

US or metric units at any time, LRFD or ASD where the code offers both; the report follows.

Verification

How the liquefaction triggering is tested

3worked examples
10values compared
10match
0documented differences, each explained

Against hand calculations from the code equations, on every change. The method and the sources.

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