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This document discusses soil liquefaction. It defines liquefaction as the transformation of a granular material from a solid to liquid state due to increased pore water pressure. Loose saturated granular soils like sand and gravel are most susceptible. Liquefaction can occur if pore pressures increase to equal confining pressures during earthquakes, causing soils to lose strength. This can result in sand boils or quicksand formation. Proper study of liquefaction is important for preventing structural damage
- Author
- Kikin Kikin Peluka
- Language
- EN