Estimation model of sandy soil liquefaction based on RES model

Abstract

In order to evaluate sandy soil liquefaction, Rock Engineering Systems (RES) was utilized to establish the estimation model of sandy soil liquefaction. Aiming at unascertained factors in the analysis of sandy soil liquefaction evaluation, earthquake magnitude, maximum ground acceleration, the value of standard penetration test, specific penetration resistance, relative density, mean particle size, and water table were selected as influencing factors of sandy soil liquefaction. The interaction matrix was utilized to describe the interaction among the factors. Expert semi-quantitative (ESQ) method was employed to code the interaction matrix. The interaction strength and dominance were analyzed by cause and effect diagram. Finally, the estimation model-based RES was proposed, and the results were in line with actual situation well. In addition, the improved estimation model-based RES was also presented and discussed, which was more convenient with the same prediction accuracy rate.