Liquefaction-induced Soil-Pile Dynamic Interactions in Inclined Ground

Abstract

Damage from earthquakes is relatively larger on inclined ground rather than on flat ground. Therefore, awareness on the importance of evaluating disaster risks on inclined ground is increasing. In particular, when piles are installed in the ground, the dynamic interaction between the ground and the pile is considerably complex, making it difficult to clearly determine the characteristics of the slope and pile. Therefore, this study numerically analyzed using centrifuge model test data with a laminar shear box and interpreted the lateral boundary of the numerical analysis section as a circulatory boundary. The excess pore water pressure, horizontal displacement of the pile, and input and response accelerations were compared and analyzed using the centrifuge model test in the numerical analysis. Consequently, the proposed numerical analysis technique could well predict the dynamic behavior of a pile installed in inclined ground.