Soil Liquefaction Potential at Single Family Residence Site
Soil Liquefaction Potential at Single Family Residence Site
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After completing the timber design of a new single family residence, I was preparing to design the foundation system. I was originally expecting a standard 97 UBC approach spread footing system. During my research I found out that the site is in an area of "moderate liquefaction" potential. I have never dealt with this situation before. Can a geotech provide adequate guidence and recommendations?





RE: Soil Liquefaction Potential at Single Family Residence Site
RE: Soil Liquefaction Potential at Single Family Residence Site
RE: Soil Liquefaction Potential at Single Family Residence Site
Usually if liquefaction potential may exist the governing
body will require that you you get a Soils Engineer to investigate this. Liquefaction potential occurs
in most commonly in loose sandy soils, seismic active and high ground water table. Deepen borings are usually required to determine the soil characteristics and the
ground water table.
RE: Soil Liquefaction Potential at Single Family Residence Site
RE: Soil Liquefaction Potential at Single Family Residence Site
liquifaction cannot occur without high groundwater and the corresponding high pore water pressures.