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This paper presents results of a geotechnical and seismic hazard study for a marine site development consisting of four main structures, which are up to 12-story high over a two- to three-level parking structure in Marina Del Ray, California, U.S.A. The site encompasses approximately 6.5-acre area bounded by two channels and is underlain by typical marine soils including soft clay and liquefiable sand. Extensive field exploration and laboratory testing were performed to investigate site-specific geotechnical conditions. After developing site-specific design ground motion parameters, liquefaction potential, liquefaction-induced settlements and lateral spreading were evaluated. Several site retrofit measures to mitigate liquefaction-induced ground deformations were discussed and recommendations were made.
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Zhai, E., Yan, L. (2008). Geotechnical and Seismic Hazard Study for a Marine Site Development in Southern California. In: Liu, H., Deng, A., Chu, J. (eds) Geotechnical Engineering for Disaster Mitigation and Rehabilitation. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-79846-0_53
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