Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory 1 Experimental and Micromechanical Computational Study of Pile Foundations Subjected to Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spreading - Task 1 (1g Tests) Task 1 (1g Tests) S. Thevanayagam, UB Research Progress Meeting September 11, 2006, 2-4 pm; UB-VTC PI: R. Dobry, co-PI’s: A. Elgamal, S. Thevanayagam, T. Abdoun, M. Zeghal UB-NEES Lab: A. Reinhorn, M. Pitman, J. Hanley, T. Albrechcinski Tulane: Usama El Shamy Students: UB and RPI Students
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Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory1
Experimental and Micromechanical Computational Study of Pile Foundations Subjected to Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spreading - Task 1 (1g Tests)Task 1 (1g Tests)
S. Thevanayagam, UB
Research Progress MeetingSeptember 11, 2006, 2-4 pm; UB-VTC
PI: R. Dobry, co-PI’s: A. Elgamal, S. Thevanayagam, T. Abdoun, M. ZeghalUB-NEES Lab: A. Reinhorn, M. Pitman, J. Hanley, T. AlbrechcinskiTulane: Usama El ShamyStudents: UB and RPI Students
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Review of Minutes (ST, RD) UB Progress (ST)
Actuators (MP, AMR, ST) (Final stages, 2 or 3 more days of fine tuning work remains) Laminar Box Readiness (NE) (Ready)
Preparatory Shake tests (ST, MP) 3m Box, Base & Rings & Top of Soil – 9/21-10/05/06 6m Box – LG-0 – 10/06-10/25/06
Project Shake Tests (ST, RD) & Impacts on Project Coordination 6m Box – LG-1 – 10/30 – 11/15/06 6m Box – SG-1 – 11/15 -11/30/06 Single Pile – Test 1A – 3/15-4/15/07 Single Pile – Test 1B – 4/15-5/15/07 Group Pile – Test 2 – 6/1-7/30/07 Lateral shaking tests (3 & 4) – 8/1-11/30/07
Non-Destructive Shaking (ST) Consensus on ND Motion (MP, AE, MZ, RD) (revised motion to be sent before meeting)
Agenda – 9/11/06Agenda – 9/11/06
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Box Assembly - ReadyBox Assembly - Ready
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Membrane - ReadyMembrane - Ready
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Review of Minutes (ST, RD) UB Progress (ST)
Actuators (MP, AMR, ST) (Final stages, 2 or 3 more days of fine tuning work remains) Laminar Box Readiness (NE) (Ready)
Preparatory Shake tests (ST, MP) 3m Box, Base & Rings & Top of Soil – 9/21-10/05/06 6m Box – LG-0 – 10/06-10/25/06
Project Shake Tests (ST, RD) & Impacts on Project Coordination 6m Box – LG-1 – 10/30 – 11/15/06 6m Box – SG-1 – 11/15 -11/30/06 Single Pile – Test 1A – 3/15-4/15/07 Single Pile – Test 1B – 4/15-5/15/07 Group Pile – Test 2 – 6/1-7/30/07 Lateral shaking tests (3 & 4) – 8/1-11/30/07
Non-Destructive Shaking (ST) Consensus on ND Motion (MP, AE, MZ, RD) (revised motion to be sent before meeting)
Agenda – 9/11/06Agenda – 9/11/06
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Revised Ground MotionRevised Ground Motion
umax= ±0.74’’
umin= ±0.01’’
f = 2 Hz
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Schedule for Preparatory Shake TestsSchedule for Preparatory Shake Tests Task Name Duration Start Finish
Preparatory Shake Tests 28 days Mon 9/18/06 Wed 10/25/06
3m Box Test 14 days Mon 9/18/06 Thu 10/5/06
Fill the box with water for leak test 2 days Mon 9/18/06 Tue 9/19/06
Reduce water level to 2ft 1 day Wed 9/20/06 Wed 9/20/06
Pump the slurry to theLB up to 3m 3 days Thu 9/21/06 Mon 9/25/06
Cone & Bucket Density Tests 3 days Thu 9/21/06 Mon 9/25/06
CPT 1 day Tue 9/26/06 Tue 9/26/06
Remove top 3m rings 1 day Wed 9/27/06 Wed 9/27/06
Install accelerometers top of the soil 1 day Wed 9/27/06 Wed 9/27/06