Basic Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Serves as an introductory resource for civil engineering students focusing on seismic design and construction fundamentals. The initial chapters lay the groundwork by explaining the nature of earthquakes, covering plate tectonics, different types of seismic waves, and the use of magnitude and intensity scales to characterize events, with a specific focus on seismic hazards in India. Substantial attention is paid to site investigation and dynamic analysis, detailing methods for measuring dynamic soil properties and performing site seismicity studies to define the design earthquake motion. The text then transitions into specific geotechnical failures, thoroughly covering the mechanism and analysis of soil liquefaction and the associated resulting hazards like lateral spreading. Finally, the material addresses engineering design methodologies for resisting seismic forces, including methods for designing shallow and deep foundations, performing slope stability analysis, calculating forces on retaining walls, and incorporating principles of earthquake-resistant building design.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/civil_engineering_made_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/