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Published in: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment 1/2011

01-02-2011 | Original Paper

Evaluating earthquake-induced liquefaction in the urban area of Larissa, Greece

Authors: George Papathanassiou, Kostas Seggis, Spyros Pavlides

Published in: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

The paper evaluates the liquefaction potential of the subsoil layers at the town of Larissa (Thessaly Plain, Central Greece). Using data from 53 borings with SPT measurements, the liquefaction potential was evaluated based on simplified procedures and by applying the methodology of the liquefaction potential index to the parameters of the soil columns. Maps were developed indicating the quantitative characteristics of the liquefiable layers and the area where there was a probability of surface evidence of liquefaction. The study indicated that the urban area of Larissa should be considered as a low liquefaction area, with the exception of a few sites close to the River Pinios where the liquefaction potential was characterized as medium to high.

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Metadata
Title
Evaluating earthquake-induced liquefaction in the urban area of Larissa, Greece
Authors
George Papathanassiou
Kostas Seggis
Spyros Pavlides
Publication date
01-02-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 1435-9529
Electronic ISSN: 1435-9537
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-010-0281-3

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