Seismic Hazards and Construction Vibrations

• Published in: Contemporary Topics in Deep Foundations Vol. 335; pp. 327 - 334
• Main Authors: Moderie, Justin, Rippe, Arlan H
• Format: Book Chapter Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2009
• Subjects: Civil Engineering & Construction Materials; composite materials; Congress; foundations; General References; liquefaction; Pipes; Q1; silt; Soil; Storms; Vibration; Oregon; Vibration; Urban development; Waterfront structures; Construction management; Seismic effects

Redevelopment of an area along the waterfront in Portland, Oregon presented many geotechnical design and construction challenges for a 16-story building. Saturated river sediments and old industrial fills were susceptible to liquefaction and required seismic hazard mitigation, deep foundations, grou...