One-Dimensional Wave-Propagation Analysis, Patoka Dam, Indiana.

Abstract

A preliminary exploration of the damsite at Patoka Dam, Indiana, revealed foundation materials with extremely low penetration resistance. Since the area in which the site is located has a history of moderate seismic activity, a laboratory study was conducted to evaluate the earthquake liquefaction potential. A simplified analysis of the laboratory test results showed that the foundation is expected to liquefy if subjected to an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 with a peak acceleration of 0.17 g or greater.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA003167

Entities

People

  • William F. Marcuson III

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Earthquakes
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Research Facilities
  • Resistance
  • Wave Propagation

Readers

  • Combustion Dynamics and Shock Wave Physics.
  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.
  • Seismology