Abstract
Physical modeling has long been established as a powerful tool for studying seismic pile-soil-superstructure interaction. This chapter presents a series of 1-g shaking table tests aiming at clarifying fundamental aspects of kinematic and inertial interaction effects on pile-supported systems. Pile models in layered sand deposits were built in the laboratory and subjected to a wide set of earthquake motions. The piles were densely instrumented with accelerometers and strain gauges; therefore, earthquake response, including bending strains along their length, could be measured directly. Certain broad conclusions on kinematic and inertial SSI effects on this type of systems are drawn.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Seismic Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Structures |
Subtitle of host publication | Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering |
Editors | Alper Ilki, Michael Fardis |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 455-475 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Volume | 26 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-319-00458-7 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-319-00457-0 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |