Liquefaction Potential Analysis Research Articles

Liquefaction Potential Analysis in Terboyo Industrial Park

Terboyo industrial park is one of the most important industrial areas in Semarang City. It is located on the north sea coast of Java, where in fact the land is alluvial soil. The characteristic of alluvial soil which is loose and tends to store much water can cause liquefaction phenomena when it is hit by an earthquake. Moreover, Semarang city is passed by an active fault along 34 km which has the potential to cause an earthquake measuring 6.5 magnitudes. Liquefaction is one geotechnical phenomena that occur due to cyclic loads. It causes the soil to lose its carrying capacity and function like a liquid, so it is very dangerous for the infrastructure above it. The research objective to analyze the possibility of liquefaction in Terboyo industrial park. This research method was begun with collect secondary data in the form of soil data and earthquake data. After collecting data, then the data was processed and analyzed using semi-empirical methods. The data processing produces cyclic stress ratio (CSR) and cyclic resistance ratio (CRR) values which were analyzed for safety factor (SF) as a parameter for the level of liquefaction potential. Then, know the level of liquefaction potential from the Liquefaction Potential Index (LPI) method is the following procedure. Based on the results of the liquefaction potential analysis, the soil in Terboyo Industrial Park is very vulnerable to liquefaction hazards because the LPI value is 23.57.

Liquefaction potential analysis based on standard penetration test in coastal area (Case study: Loh Buaya, Rinca Island, Indonesia)

An area has liquefaction potential when it has a shallow groundwater level, loose sandy soil, and is prone to earthquakes. There are several areas with such criteria that have not been analysed for liquefaction potential. This study aims to analyse and plot the liquefaction potential in the coastal area of Loh Buaya, Rinca Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province. Soil investigation data, such as SPT, sieve analysis, and groundwater level, as well as earthquake history that occurred from 1922-2022, served as the main data for liquefaction potential analyses. The methods used were Ground Motion Equation Prediction (GMPE) to calculate Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA), Simplified Procedure, and Liquefaction Severity Index (LSI) to make a liquefaction hazard assessment. LSI scores were used to provide micro-zonation of liquefaction potential with Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) interpolation in QGIS. The result obtained is very dense gravel has no liquefaction potential whereas loose sandy soil has very high in LSI classification because loose sandy soil has liquefaction potential up to 20 meters of depth. The applying of micro-zonation LSI by IDW interpolation method can estimate the potential level of liquefaction hazard on Loh Buaya, Rinca Island with limited soil investigation data.

Liquefaction potential hazard assessment and its effect on toll road construction in Seyegan Subdistrict, Yogyakarta

Toll road construction is a vital infrastructure connecting the two economic centers on Java Island. However, given the potential disaster risks in the region, it is essential to assess the geological and geotechnical conditions to determine the potential for liquefaction in the area. The special region of Yogyakarta is susceptible to earthquakes and associated disasters. One of the most significant earthquakes occurred on May 27, 2006 with a magnitude of 6.3 Mw resulting from the Opak Fault. Furthermore, the toll road is constructed above the Mataram Irrigation Canal, characterized by a shallow groundwater level and young volcanic deposits that are vulnerable to liquified. The study aimed to determine the potential for liquefaction in the area and predicted the vertical settlement caused by liquified soil. The analysis of liquefaction potential utilized the simplified procedure to obtain factor of safety and Liquefaction Severity Index (LSI) to assess the vulnerability index of liquefaction. Results indicated the research area had a very low to medium liquefaction susceptibility index. In addition, the calculation of vertical settlement using Idriss and Boulanger (2008) equation showed a predicted vertical settlement range of 0.4 cm – 44.64 cm. The predicted vertical settlement range underscores the importance of considering the potential for liquefaction to mitigate any adverse effects on the toll road’s construction and operation.

Liquefaction potential analysis based on standard penetration test data at irrigation canals in Sibowi Area-Central Sulawesi Province

A phenomenon in which non-cohesive soil in saturated conditions loses its carrying capacity owing to the reduced stiffness and strength of the soil during earthquake shaking or rapid loading is called liquefaction. This occurs under the structure and can cause damage during earthquakes. In this study, we estimated the possibility of liquefaction in the main irrigation canals in the Sibowi area of Central Sulawesi Province, considering that the soil type in this area is sandy. Liquefaction analysis uses a simplified procedure using Standard Penetration Test data to obtain the Safety Factor and estimate the potential level of liquefaction using the Liquid Potential Index (LPI) method. According to the analysis, with the 7.5 Mw earthquake and groundwater levels observed, most of the soil layer below the irrigation canals still has liquefaction potential at 15 m to 19.5 m. The LPI result that 5 (five) out of 10 (ten) boreholes have the potential for liquefaction in low to moderate categories, and the boreholes that have liquefaction potential have groundwater depths between 14 and 16 m.

Evaluation and analysis of liquefaction potential of gravelly soils using explainable probabilistic machine learning model

Majority of the presently available machine learning (ML) models employed to assess the liquefaction potential of soils are for sands or sands containing silt fraction. In the current study, an explainable ML (EML) model has been developed using the updated liquefaction database of gravelly soils. The Chinese dynamic cone penetration test (DPT) and shear wave velocity test results of gravelly soils are used in the analysis. A new empirical correlation between these two in-situ tests’ results is developed using the final processed database. The light gradient boosting machine (LightGBM) is trained using this processed dataset and further tuned using Fast and Lightweight AutoML library (FLAML). The final tuned model shows relatively better deterministic and probabilistic predictive performance for the test sites as compared to the conventional method. An EML technique, SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) is applied to provide further comprehension into the predictions. The developed LightGBM-SHAP model has achieved a right balance between explainability and accuracy. The obtained SHAP plots are consistent with almost all the existing domain knowledge (DK) in gravelly soil liquefaction. The developed model thus fills the gap between the ML-based procedures and the traditional DK of gravelly soil liquefaction.

Experimental analysis of liquefaction potential with variations of soil relative density and earthquake frequency

The resistance of sandy soil against liquefaction is influenced by its grain size and relative density. This study investigates the potential for liquefaction and settlement resulting from liquefaction. A single axis shaking table was employed, with a displacement of 2.5 cm and a box measuring 400 mm long, 400 mm wide and 600 mm height. Various relative soil densities were evaluated, namely 40%, 50%, 60%, and 70%, along with 1 Hz and 1.2 Hz seismic frequency variations. The experiment used three pore pressure transmitter sensors to measure the increase in pore water pressure (top, middle, and bottom), accelerometer sensors to measure acceleration, and settlement measurements at 12 points. The experimental findings prove a correlation between the relative density of the soil and its liquefaction potential. Increasing the relative density of the soil results in a decrease in settlement, ranging from a maximum settlement of 2.93 cm to a minimum settlement of 1.77 cm. Concerning the variation in earthquake frequencies, higher frequencies correspond to increased soil settlement, showing a difference of 15% to 33%. This study highlights the significance of earthquake frequencies and relative soil density in assessing the potential for soil liquefaction.

Liquefaction Potential Index Analysis in Solo – Yogyakarta - NYIA Kulon Progo Toll Road (Section Karanganyar to Klaten Regency) at Central Java

Liquefaction had occurred in Yogyakarta due to an earthquake of moment magnitude, Mw 6.3 on May 27, 2006. This earthquake caused severe damage in several areas in Central Java. The study area in this construction was located mostly in some areas of Central Java Province that had a shallow groundwater table and often occurred earthquakes that might trigger liquefaction. The objective of this study was to analyze liquefaction potential in the construction of Solo – Yogyakarta – NYIA Kulon Progo toll road especially sta. 00+000-07+500 From Colomadu, Karanganyar Regency to Delanggu, Klaten Regency using two scenarios based on the existing earthquake history according to USGS data. That were earthquakes with Mw 6.3 and Mw 5.2 on a total of 47 boreholes. This study used data from Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) and laboratory tests. The liquefaction potential analysis used the simplified procedure and Liquefaction Potential Index method. Based on liquefaction potential analysis, an earthquake of Mw 5.2 has a very low liquefaction potential compared to an earthquake of Mw 6.3. According to analysis results and hazards caused, an earthquake with Mw 6.3 is recommended to be used as a basis for mitigation against liquefaction planning.

Analysis of Liquefaction Potential in Solo-Yogyakarta-NYIA Kulon Progo Sta. 16+700 – 22+500

The Solo-Yogyakarta-NYIA Kulon Progo is a National Strategic Project to accelerate the accessibility to New Yogyakarta International Airport (NYIA). This toll road will pass through Central Java Province and the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province. Previous studies have investigated that during the 2006 Yogyakarta Earthquake with a moment magnitude, Mw of 6.3, liquefaction was found in some areas in Klaten Regency of Central Java Province. This study aims to determine liquefaction potential in the Solo-Yogyakarta-NYIA Kulon Progo Toll Road Section 1, focusing on stations 16+700 to 22+500, which were located in Klaten Regency. This study first analyzes soil conditions and groundwater depth based on soil investigation data. Analysis of liquefaction potential was found out using Idriss-Boulanger based on Standard Penetration. Parameter of peak ground acceleration using two approaches; probabilistic and deterministic. For probabilistic, the peak ground acceleration using probability of 7% in 75 years and 2% in 50 years. For deterministic using the attenuation function of Campbell and Bozorgnia (2014). Then, the Liquefaction Potential Index was also used to determine the level of liquefaction vulnerability in the study area. The results of liquefaction potential analysis using each approach of peak ground acceleration show the differences in safety factor of liquefaction values. It can be concluded that several sites along the study area have the potential to liquefy at a very low to a very high level, with PGA value at least 0,43 for probability of 2% in 50 years, 0,32 for probability of 7% in 75 years, and 0,36 for deterministic approaches sourced by Opak Fault. Then, the location with the highest liquefaction potential is at stationing 20+550, with LPI values of each approach of 42.91, 33.36, and 34.70.

Analysis of liquefaction potential in the Malalayang beach area, North Sulawesi

North Sulawesi Province was locating in a tectonically active area, affected by subduction of the Sulawesi Sea plate, Sangihe, and Halmahera. These plates are still active to provide an earthquake threat. Several large earthquakes that came from various plates around Manado City have been recorded. A large earthquake that shakes sandy soil can produce liquefaction events. The Malalayang beach area, located in the West of Manado City a part of Malalayang Beach Area Arrangement Work Package and the Bunaken Village Ecotourism Arrangement, was chosen as the research object to analyse the possibility of liquefaction. The research begin with collect boring testing data, lab test data, and earthquake data such as the moment of magnitude and Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA). This study also uses various methods or attenuation equations to determine the peak ground acceleration from the history of earthquakes obtained from multiple sources. Based on the data obtained from the field and laboratory tests, data processing is carried out to determine the liquefaction potential. From the results of the Liquefaction Potential Index (LPI) calculation, it was found that the Malalayang Beach Area has the potential for the occurrence of the liquefaction phenomenon.

A Study of Liquefaction Potential on Retaining Wall and Embankment in Parangtritis Village

Parangtritis Village located in Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. Previous studies showed that the Opak Active Fault line passes right through the east side of the construction. This study aims to examine the potential for liquefaction in the retaining wall and embankment structures in Parangtritis Village in the event of an earthquake in the area. The subsurface evaluation was based on N-SPT drilling data as well as soil data at 4 drill point. The bedrock acceleration value was determined based on SNI 2833:2016. To obtain a more specific bedrock peak acceleration value, the Indonesian Spectra Design seismic data was used by the Directorate General of Highway, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, where the PGA bedrock acceleration value is 0.558 g. The stages of liquefaction potential analysis are divided into three stages, Cyclic Stress Ratio, Cyclic Resistance Ratio, Factor of Safety. Liquefaction Potential Index analysis as a determinant of potential damage. Data processing results at four drill points indicate that the soil layer at several depths has liquefaction potential with a safety factor value of <1. The results of these calculations show that the LPI value is in the LPI vulnerable > 15, indicating a high liquefaction potential.

Liquefaction Potential Analysis and Soil Improvement Method for Yogyakarta-Bawen Toll Road in Sleman, Yogyakarta

Based on soil investigation using SPT in the planned Yogyakarta-Bawen Toll Road in Sayengan District, Sleman Regency, the soil layers consist of sandy silt, fine-coarse sand, and gravel. Several studies that used the Idriss & Boulanger method showed the liquefaction potential in all observed locations is between high and very high. Therefore, the proposed soil improvement methods are stone columns and jet grouting. Further analysis is conducted to define the effective diameter of the column based on the excess pore pressure ratio (Ru) in both alternatives using the finite difference method (FDM). The result of Ru and CSR analysis in BH 78 showed that by using a 1.2 m diameter stone column in the triangular grid with 2.2 m spacing, Ru max is reduced by 54.75%, and SF liquefaction is improved to 1.202. Alternatively, soil improvement by using a 1.0 m diameter jet grouting in the rectangular grid with 3.0 m spacing showed Ru max is reduced by 11.41% and SF liquefaction is improved to 2.373. Therefore, improvement with the stone column simultaneously reduces Ru max and cyclic stress ratio (CSR), on the other hand, the jet grouting only reduces the cyclic stress ratio.

The Analysis of Liquefaction Potential and Post-Liquefaction Deformations at a Highway Bridge Crossing

The primary goal of this study is to geotechnically analyze the soil strength and liquefaction potential of the soil where the Seyrek highway junction and the bridge are built under earthquake-related dynamic stress. The analyses include comparisons of liquefaction potential using various empirical approaches, studies of post-liquefaction vertical deformation, and investigations into the influence of fill soil on liquefaction-induced surface deformation. Since the analyses of liquefaction potential in soils are made based on the "Simplified Method" approach, this method was also used in this study. This study also used the "Simplified Method" approach, which is the basis for studies of soil liquefaction potential. Four standard penetration tests (SPT) on the bridge piers were used to collect field data, and experiments in the lab were used to establish the requisite soil parameters. When the results of the Simplified Method analysis were performed according to the soil properties of the SK-1, SK-2, SK-3, and SK-4 drillings and the liquefaction analysis results were determined according to the required safety factor (Fs), liquefaction potential up to 18.5 meters was determined in all four SPT locations. Moreover, the results of surface damage effect analyses of the non-liquefied cover/fill layer on the Seyrek crossing bridge soil for all four SPP fields were found to be 'visible" and the liquefiable layer thickness (H2) was found to be 10.5 m. The calculated liquefaction severity index (LS) value was found to be up to 52, which means the liquefaction effect was found to be 'Possible liquefaction damage'.

Analysis of Soil Liquefaction Potential through Field Tests Based Method

Abstract: Liquefaction is the phenomena when there is loss of strength in saturated and cohesion-less soils because of increased pore water pressures and hence reduced effective stresses due to dynamic loading. It is a phenomenon inwhich the strength and stiffness of a soil is reduced by earthquake shaking or other rapid loading. The recent increase in Landslides and the repeated evidence of ground failure due to liquefaction motivated this research project. Liquefaction is a soil mechanics problem that often impacts structures that are supported on saturated sanddeposits. The large deformations of the foundation soils typically cause major failures of civil engineering structures. This project involved research of the liquefaction phenomena and the impact experienced on select recent landslides

Liquefaction Mitigation of Ramp On Kretek 2 Bridge

The Kretek 2 Bridge was built over the Opak River where there is an active fault. According to bore log data and embankment site analysis, there is potential for liquefaction at a depth of 0 - 3 meters. Due to space limitations, ramp of bridge must be able to stand upright. An alternative treatment that can be implemented in this condition is to reinforce the embankment at the bridge ramp with the Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall system. Analysis of liquefaction potential using the method of Idriss and Boulanger. Analysis of the application of the planned MSE wall was carried out based on the external, internal, and global stability in dynamic conditions in the subgrade after replacing the subgrade in the detected layer of liquefaction potential. The method for calculating the lateral pressure caused by an earthquake uses the pseudostatic method. The MSE wall with soil replacement meets the requirements for external, internal, and global stability under dynamic conditions to be an alternative solution to mitigate liquefaction potential and increase soil bearing capacity and limitation area problems. Reinforcement of friction tie using granular embankment gets good results in the calculation of safety factor breaking, pull out, overturning, and sliding.

The Effect of High Pore Water Pressure on Liquefaction Potential in Sidoarjo Mud Volcanoes (LUSI)

LUSI until now is still active and holds the potential for subsequent disasters due to the influence of high pore water pressure in the affected area. The presence of high pore water pressure will cause a decrease in effective stress and decrease in soil / rock strength. This type of subsequent disaster is closely related to the process of liquefaction which has the potential to occur with the addition of earthquake events. Analysis of liquefaction potential with empirical analysis on standard penetration test (SPT) based evaluation, with input of soil properties parameters, seismicity, and groundwater level parameters. The groundwater level parameter in the calculation will show a normal pore water pressure value in accordance with the depth of the water-saturated layer. Input of high pore water pressure parameters so far has not been done. CPT-u measurement data for pore pressure value input consists of 13 points of measurements was on the northern embankment, with the lowest level of stability. The input of these parameters will provide variations in the differences in the level of potential liquefaction in the study area. The result is changes occur in the decrease in the safety factor value ranging from 0.1-0.4 and the change in the liquefaction potential index (LPI) value from originally low to high, and originally high to very high. The anomaly input of pore pressure in CPT-u measurement results ranges from 40%-70% higher than normal pore pressure in the sand layer. Analysis of the potential for liquefaction in the study area showed that the results of the high-very high liquefaction potential in the northern and eastern research areas, and the low Liquefaction potential was in the southern and western areas.

Liquefaction potential analysis for Palu City based on CPT method

During the 28 September 2018 Palu-Donggala earthquake, liquefaction was also a prominent hazard causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructures in Palu City. To mitigate such a hazard in Palu City, knowledge of the depth of the liquified soil layer is necessary. This paper presents the results of CPT-based liquefaction potential analysis in some locations around the city where sand boiling and ground settlement occurred. The analysis shows that liquefaction occurs at various depths less than 15 m and may induce ground settlement up a few centimeters. In the Palu-Koro Fault zone, the liquified sand layer is likely thicker than in other locations. Consequently, the total ground settlement is higher than in other locations The results of this study suggest that the liquefaction potential should be accounted for in the development of Palu City to reduce future earthquake risk.

Settlement Analysis in Potentially Liquifiable Soil at Kretek 2 Bridge Area

The Kretek 2 Bridge is one of the important infrastructures built on the southern coast road of Java. Referring to the Map of Indonesia Liquefaction Vulnerability Zone in 2019, Kretek 2 Bridge was identified as a high liquefaction susceptibility zone. The result of liquefaction potential analysis on the slab-on-pile section indicates that the soil layer has potential to liquefy if an earthquake occurs. Based on the Liquefaction Severity Index, the slab-on-pile section of the Kretek 2 Bridge has a high severity index at BH-10, moderate severity index at BH-11, and low severity index at BH-01 and BH-12. One of liquefaction effects is a ground settlement. Settlement due to liquefaction is a vertical soil deformation in the soil layer caused by compaction due to the earthquake. This study was conducted by calculating the settlement of sand deposits in slab-on-pile section using an equation proposed by Zhang et al. in 2002 and Yoshimine in 2006. The results of settlement analysis using Zhang’s method to predict settlement in the study area, BH-10 having the most significant settlement at 29.803 cm. Using the settlement analysis method by Yoshimine, the highest settlement found in BH-10, which is 30.401 cm.

Deterministic Seismic Hazard Analysis to Determine Liquefaction Potential Due to Earthquake

The great rocking of building structures and the occurrence of liquefaction in water-saturated soil on river banks are generally caused by earthquake shaking. The waves generated by the earthquake are the main cause of the shaking. In order to show the effect of ground motion earthquake shaking on the response of structures and liquefaction processes, it is necessary to analyze the structure and liquefaction as well as the time history of artificial earthquake ground motions. An artificial time history for liquefaction analysis can be developed based on spectral matching to the target spectrum generated by a deterministic seismic hazard analysis. Therefore, the time history recovered from the analysis can be said to be derived from a deterministic procedure. The analysis of liquefaction with time history aims to see the potential for liquefaction in the Palu region of Central Sulawesi by developing the time history of the bedrock. The time history of the bedrock is then spread over the ground surface. The propagation of time-historical waves to the ground surface can cause liquefaction events in the soil layer. It was found that liquefaction occurred in the Palu region, especially in the Anutapura Hospital building. No other liquefaction potential analysis studies were found in the region. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2023-09-05-012 Full Text: PDF

Analysis of liquefaction potential in Opak Fault nearby area (case study: Solo-Yogyakarta-NYIA Kulon Progo Toll Road construction section I.2)

Construction of the Solo – Yogyakarta – NYIA Kulon Progo Toll Road Section I.2 is a part of Java's toll road network system that connects Solo and Yogyakarta. The presence of this opak fault allegedly cut the toll road alignment. Based on Indonesia's Liquefaction Vulnerability Zone Map, the alignment location is in a medium liquefaction vulnerability zone. This study aims to determine the potential of liquefaction in the construction of Solo – Yogyakarta – NYIA Kulon Progo Toll Road Section I.2 (stationing 29+000 - 36+000). The maximum peak ground acceleration on the surface was calculated using the Deterministic Seismic Hazard Analysis calculation. Calculating liquefaction potential analysis uses the simplified procedure method developed by Idriss and Boulanger. The research shows that ten borehole points with sandy soil types 2 m – 18 m below the surface have liquefaction potential. The depth of the groundwater table is between 0.2 m – 10 m below the ground surface. Based on the Liquefaction Potential Index analysis, the research location is in a low - high level of liquefaction vulnerability.

Liquefaction potential analysis in Yogyakarta – Bawen Toll Road section 3

The Yogyakarta – Bawen Toll Road construction is one of the National Strategic Projects because it passes through four regencies in Central Java Province and the Special District of Yogyakarta. As the general consideration for infrastructure planning, it was required to consider preventing damages due to natural disasters, including liquefaction caused by an earthquake. The study area has a shallow groundwater table (&lt;10 m), and earthquakes often occurred. Geological conditions showed that the lithologies in Yogyakarta – Bawen Toll Road Section 3 is dominated by silty sand, sandy silt, and gravel. This study aimed to analyze the liquefaction potential in the construction of Yogyakarta – Bawen Toll Road Section 3, especially STA 44+600 – 52+800. The potential liquefaction analysis is calculated using the Simplified Procedure Method based on Standard Penetration Test data. Furthermore, Liquefaction Potential Index (LPI) is applied to determine the level of liquefaction potential. The most central part of the study area indicated no liquefaction potential. On the contrary, the northern and southern parts are indicated to have liquefaction potentials ranging from high to very high. According to the analysis results, it is recommended to have a mitigation plan against liquefaction in the area study.