Simulating seismic response of a large tower structure

Xiangwu Zeng, Gang Liu, Bo Li

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Abstract

Large tower structures are vulnerable to seismically induced failure due to the complex nature of dynamics soil-structure interaction. In this study, a group of centrifuge tests was conducted to study the influence of soil liquefaction on the dynamic soil-structure interaction and the seismic response of the tower structure. The experimental data and the interpretation are presented. In addition, an engineering countermeasure of using cement-stabilized sand in the foundation to reduce the possibility of soil liquefaction was evaluated. It was found that this countermeasure worked successfully in reducing excess pore pressure and dynamic response. Implications for design are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGeo-Frontiers 2011
Subtitle of host publicationAdvances in Geotechnical Engineering - Proceedings of the Geo-Frontiers 2011 Conference
Pages3077-3086
Number of pages10
Edition211 GSP
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
EventGeo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering - Dallas, TX, United States
Duration: 13 Mar 201116 Mar 2011

Publication series

NameGeotechnical Special Publication
Number211 GSP
ISSN (Print)0895-0563

Conference

ConferenceGeo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDallas, TX
Period13/03/1116/03/11

Keywords

  • High-rise buildings
  • Seismic effects
  • Simulation
  • Towers

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