Geotechnical Engineering
Publications relevant to geotechnical engineering focus on liquefaction remediation, bridge foundation design and retrofit, methods to contain lateral spreading, and earth-movement related damage to infrastructure following an earthquake or other type of disaster. Most titles apply to bridge and highway systems.
Centrifuge Modeling of Permeability and Pinning Reinforcement Effects on Pile Response to Lateral Spreading
L.L. Gonzalez-Lagos, T. Abdoun and R. Dobry; MCEER-07-0020; 12/10/2007; 382 pages; $35
Bridge Foundations: Modeling Large Pile Groups and Caissons for Seismic Design
I. Po Lam, H. Law and G.R. Martin (Coordinating Author); MCEER-07-0018; 12/1/2007; 144 pages; $25; A summary of this report is provided.
Modeling of Seismic Wave Scattering on Pile Groups and Caissons
I. PoLam, H. Law and C.T. Yang; MCEER-07-0017; 9/17/2007; 118 pages; $25
Modeling Pile Behavior in Large Pile Groups Under Lateral Loading
A.M. Dodds and G.R. Martin; MCEER-07-0004; 4/16/2007; 292 pages; $35
Seismic Retrofitting Manual for Highway Structures: Part 2 - Retaining Structures, Slopes, Tunnels, Culverts and Roadways
M. Power (Lead Author), K. Fishman, F. Makdisi, S. Musser, R. Richards and T.L. Youd; MCEER-06-SP11; 12/1/2006; 370 pages; $60; A summary of this report is provided.
Liquefaction Remediation in Silty Soils Using Dynamic Compaction and Stone Columns
S. Thevanayagam, G.R. Martin, R. Nashed, T. Shenthan, T. Kanagalingam and N. Ecemis; MCEER-06-0009; 8/28/2006; 114 pages; $25; A summary of this report is provided.
Assessment of Geotechnical Issues in Acute Care Facilities in California
M. Lew, T.D. O'Rourke, R. Dobry and M.M. Koch; MCEER-04-0009; 9/15/2004; 142 pages; $25
Liquefaction Study Report
ATC/MCEER Joint Venture; MCEER-03-SP08; 12/31/2003; 208 pages; $50; A summary of this report and an order form are available from here .
Proceedings of the Eighth U.S.-Japan Workshop on Earthquake Resistant Design of Lifeline Facilities and Countermeasures Against Liquefaction
Edited by Masanori Hamada, Thomas D. O'Rourke and Jean-Pierre Bardet; MCEER-03-0003; 6/30/2003; 680 pages; $25; A workshop summary is provided.
Development of Analysis and Design Procedures for Spread Footings
G.Mylonakis, G.Gazetas, S.Nikolaou and A.Chauncey; MCEER-02-0003; 10/2/2002; 268 pages; $25
Effect of Spatial Variation of Ground Motion on Highway Structures
M. Shinozuka, V. Saxena, G. Deodatis; MCEER-00-0013; 12/31/2000; 266 pages; $25
Dynamic Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction Analysis of Large Caissons
C-Y. Chang, C-M. Mok, Z-L. Wang, R. Settgast, F. Waggoner, M.A. Ketchum, H.M. Gonnermann, C-C. Chin; MCEER-00-0011; 12/30/2000; 108 pages; $25
Soil Structure Interaction of Bridges for Seismic Analysis
I.PoLam, H.Law; MCEER-00-0008; 9/25/2000; 134 pages; $25
Response of Buried Pipelines Subject to Earthquake Effects
M.J.O'Rourke, X. Liu; MCEER-99-MN03; 4/29/1999; 272 pages; $25
Proceedings of the Seventh U.S.-Japan Workshop on Earthquake Resistant Design of Lifeline Facilities and Countermeasures Against Soil Liquefaction
Edited by T.D. O'Rourke, J.P. Bardet and M. Hamada; MCEER-99-0019; 11/11/1999; 674 pages; $25; A workshop summary is provided.
Proceedings of the MCEER Workshop on Ground Motion Methodologies for the Eastern United States
Edited by N.Abrahamson, A. Becker; MCEER-99-0016; 8/11/1999; 113 pages; $25; The results of the scenario modeling exercises provided by eight of the workshop participants can be downloaded from here. A workshop summary is also provided.
Guide to Remedial Measures for Liqufaction Mitigation at Existing Highway Bridge Sites
H.G. Cooke and J. K. Mitchell; MCEER-99-0015; 7/26/1999; 216 pages; $25
Site Factors and Site Categories in Seismic Codes
R.Dobry, R.Ramos and M.Power; MCEER-99-0010; 7/19/1999; 118 pages; $25
Modeling of Pile Footings and Drilled Shafts for Seismic Design
I. PoLam, M. Kapuskar and D. Chaudhuri; MCEER-98-0018; 12/21/1998; 156 pages; $25
Centrifuge Modeling of Cyclic Lateral Response of Pile-Cap Systems and Seat-Type Abutments in Dry Sands
A.D. Gadre and R. Dobry; MCEER-98-0010; 10/2/1998; 246 pages; $25
Screening Guide for Rapid Assessment of Liquefaction Hazard to Highway Bridges
T.L.Youd; MCEER-98-0005; 6/16/1998; 92 pages; $25
Proceedings of the NCEER Workshop on Evaluation of Liquefaction Resistance of Soils
Edited by T.L. Youd, I.M. Idriss; NCEER-97-0022; 12/31/1997; 310 pages; $25; Also online is this publication's Summary Report
Seismic Analysis for Design or Retrofit of Gravity Bridge Abutments
K.L. Fishman, R. Richards, Jr. and R.C. Divito; NCEER-97-0011; 10/2/1997; 122 pages; $25
Seismic Analysis and Design of Bridge Abutments Considering Sliding and Rotation
K.L. Fishman and R. Richards, Jr.; NCEER-97-0009; 9/15/1997; 88 pages; $25
Highway Culvert Performance During Past Earthquakes
T.L. Youd and C.J. Beckman; NCEER-96-0015; 11/25/1996; 94 pages; $10
Proceedings from the Sixth Japan-US Workshop on Earthquake Resistant Design of Lifeline Facilities and Countermeasures Against Soil Liquefaction
Edited by M. Hamada and T. O'Rourke; NCEER-96-0012; 9/11/1996; 768 pages; $25
Kinematic Bending Moments in Seismically Stressed Piles
A. Nikolaou, G. Mylonakis and G. Gazetas; NCEER-95-0022; 12/23/1995; 260 pages; $20
Parametric Results for Seismic Response of Pile-Supported Bridge Bents
G.Mylonakis, A.Nikolaou, G.Gazetas; NCEER-95-0021; 12/22/1995; 242 pages; $20
Proceedings of the Fifth U.S.-Japan Workshop on Earthquake Resistant Design of Lifeline Facilities & Countermeasures Against Soil Liquefaction
Edited by T.D. O'Rourke and M.Hamada; NCEER-94-0026; 11/7/1994; 782 pages; $25
The Northridge, California Earthquake of January 17, 1994: Performance of Gas Transmission Pipelines
T.D.O'Rourke, M.C.Palmer; NCEER-94-0011; 5/16/1994; 96 pages; $15; The photographs and corresponding captions included in this report can be viewed online
Development of an Earthquake Motion Simulator and Its Application in Dynamic Centrifuge Testing
I.Krstelj, J.Prevost; NCEER-93-0019; 10/23/1993; 218 pages; $20
A Semi-Empirical Analysis of Strong-Motion Peaks in Terms of Seismic Source, Propagation Path and Local Site Conditions
M.Kamiyama, M.J.O'Rourke, R.Flores-Berrones; NCEER-92-0023; 9/9/1992; 164 pages; $15
Empirical Analysis of Horizontal Ground Displacement Generated by Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spreads
S.F.Bartlett, T.L.Youd; NCEER-92-0021; 8/17/1992; 126 pages; $15
Proceedings from the Fourth Japan - U.S Workshop on Earthquake Resistant Design of Lifeline Facilities and Countermeasures for Soil Liquefaction
Edited by M.Hamada and T.O'Rourke; NCEER-92-0019; 8/12/1992; 990 pages; $25
Longitudinal Permanent Ground Deformation Effects on Buried Continuous Pipelines
M.J.O'Rourke, C.Nordberg; NCEER-92-0014; 6/15/1992; 180 pages; $15
Engineering Evaluation of Permanent Ground Deformations Due to Seismically Induced Liquefaction
M.H.Baziar, R.Dobry, A.-W.M.Elgamal; NCEER-92-0007; 3/24/1992; 306 pages; $20
Proceedings from the Site Effects Workshop
Edited by R.V.Whitman; NCEER-92-0006; 2/29/1992; 82 pages; $10
Case Studies of Liquefaction and Lifeline Performance During Past Earthquakes, Volume 2, United States Case Studies
Edited by T.D.O'Rourke, M.Hamada; NCEER-92-0002; 2/17/1992; 580 pages; $25
Case Studies of Liquefaction and Lifeline Performance During Past Earthquakes, Volume 1, Japanese Case Studies
Edited by M. Hamada and T.D. O'Rourke; NCEER-92-0001; 2/17/1992; 414 pages; $25
Probabilistic Evaluation of Liquefaction Potential
H.H.M.Hwang, C.S.Lee; NCEER-91-0025; 11/25/1991; 96 pages; $15
Phase Wave Velocities and Displacement Phase Differences in a Harmonically Oscillating Pile
N.Makris, G.Gazetas; NCEER-91-0010; 7/8/1990; 62 pages; $10
Seismic Response of Single Piles and Pile Groups
K.Fan, G.Gazetas; NCEER-91-0003; 1/10/1991; 60 pages; $10
Proceedings from the Third Japan-US Workshop on Earthquake Resistant Design of Lifeline Facilities and Countermeasures for Soil Liquefaction
Edited by T.D. O'Rourke and M.Hamada; NCEER-91-0001; 2/1/1991; 676 pages; $20
Soil Effects on Earthquake Ground Motions in the Memphis Area
H.H.M.Hwang, C.S.Lee, K.W.Ng; NCEER-90-0029; 8/2/1990; 104 pages; $15
Study of Site Response at a Selected Memphis Site
H.Desai, S.Ahmad, G.Gazetas, M.R.Oh; NCEER-90-0023; 10/11/1990; 52 pages; $10
Dynamic Interaction Factors for Floating Pile Groups
G.Gazetas, K.Fan, A.Kaynia, E.Kausel; NCEER-90-0021; 9/10/1990; 92 pages; $15
Evaluation of Liquefaction Potential in Memphis and Shelby County
T.S.Chang, P.S.Tang, C.S.Lee, H.H.M.Hwang; NCEER-90-0018; 8/10/1990; 192 pages; $15
Two-Dimensional Two-Phase Elasto-Plastic Seismic Response of Earth Dams
A.N. Yiagos (Supervised by J.Prevost); NCEER-90-0012; 6/20/1990; 292 pages; $20
Site-Specific Response Spectra for Memphis Sheahan Pumping Station
H.H.M.Hwang, C.S.Lee; NCEER-90-0007; 5/15/1990; 84 pages; $15
Geotechnical and Lifeline Aspects of the October 17,1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake in San Francisco
T.D.O'Rourke, H.E.Stewart, F.T.Blackburn, T.S.Dickerman; NCEER-90-0001; 1/1/1990; 66 pages; $10
Centrifugal Modeling of Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction
K.Weissman (Supervised by J.H.Prevost); NCEER-89-0040; 5/10/1989; 148 pages; $15
A Deterministic Assessment of Effects of Ground Motion Incoherence
A.S. Veletsos and Y. Tang; NCEER-89-0037; 7/15/1989; 52 pages; $10
Liquefaction Potential of Surficial Deposits in the City of Buffalo, New York
M.Budhu, R.F.Giese, L.Baumgras; NCEER-89-0036; 1/17/1989; 64 pages; $10
Cyclic Undrained Behavior of Nonplastic and Low Plasticity Silts
A.J. Walker and H.E. Stewart; NCEER-89-0035; 7/26/1989; 218 pages; $20
Proceedings from the Second U.S.-Japan Workshop on Liquefaction, Large Ground Deformation and Their Effects on Lifelines
Edited by T.D.O'Rourke, M.Hamada; NCEER-89-0032; 12/1/1989; 524 pages; $20
Bedrock Accelerations in Memphis Area Due to Large New Madrid Earthquakes
H.H.M.Hwang, C.H.S.Chen, G.Yu; NCEER-89-0029; 11/7/1989; 66 pages; $10
DYNA1D: A Computer Program for Nonlinear Seismic Site Response Analysis - Technical Documentation
J.H.Prevost; NCEER-89-0025; 9/14/1989; 136 pages; $15
Subsurface Conditions of Memphis and Shelby County
K.W.Ng, T-S.Chang, H.H.M.Hwang; NCEER-89-0021; 7/26/1989; 44 pages; $10
Liquefaction Hazards and Their Effects on Buried Pipelines
T.D.O'Rourke, P.A.Lane; NCEER-89-0007; 2/1/1989; 200 pages; $15
Solution of the Dam-Reservoir Interaction Problem Using a Combination of FEM, BEM With Particular Integrals, Modal Analysis, and Substructuring
C-S. Tsai, G.C. Lee and R.L. Ketter; NCEER-88-0036; 12/31/1988; 62 pages; $10
Seismic Response of Pile Foundations
S.M. Mamoon, P.K. Banerjee, S. Ahmad; NCEER-88-0034; 11/1/1988; 62 pages; $10
Design Approaches for Soil-Structure Interaction
A.S. Veletsos, A.M. Prasad and Y. Tang; NCEER-88-0031; 12/30/1988; 46 pages; $10
Seismic Interaction of Structures and Soils: Stochastic Approach
A.S. Veletsos and A.M. Prasad; NCEER-88-0021; 7/21/1988; 70 pages; $10
Dynamic Compliance of Vertically Loaded Strip Foundations in Multilayered Viscoelastic Soils
S. Ahmad, A.S.M. Israil; NCEER-88-0017; 6/17/1988; 60 pages; $10
Two- and Three-Dimensional Dynamic Finite Element Analyses of the Long Valley Dam
D.V. Griffiths, J.H. Prevost; NCEER-88-0015; 6/17/1988; 64 pages; $10
A Study of Radiation Damping and Soil-Structure Interaction Effects in the Centrifuge
K. Weissman (Supervised by J.H. Prevost); NCEER-88-0013; 5/24/1988; 118 pages; $15
Proceedings from the Symposium on Seismic Hazards, Ground Motions, Soil-Liquefaction and Engineering Practice in Eastern North America
Edited by K.H. Jacob; NCEER-87-0025; 12/1/1987; 555 pages; $20
Vertical and Torsional Impedances for Radially Inhomogeneous Viscoelastic Soil Layers
K.W. Dotson and A.S. Veletsos; NCEER-87-0024; 12/1/1987; 48 pages; $10
Horizontal Impedances for Radially Inhomogeneous Viscoelastic Soil Layers
A.S. Veletsos and K.W. Dotson; NCEER-87-0021; 10/15/1987; 56 pages; $10
Vertical and Torsional Vibration of Foundations in Inhomogeneous Media
A.S. Veletsos and K.W. Dotson; NCEER-87-0010; 6/1/1987; 48 pages; $10
Liquefaction Potential for New York State: A Preliminary Report on Sites in Manhattan and Buffalo
M. Budhu, V. Vijayakumar, R.F. Giese and L. Baumgras; NCEER-87-0009; 8/31/1987; 52 pages; $10
A Finite Element Formulation for Nonlinear Viscoplastic Material Using a Q Model
O. Gyebi and G. Dasgupta; NCEER-87-0005; 11/2/1987; 166 pages; $15
