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Abstract
The paper develops a framework to analyze the interactions among seismic soil liquefaction significant factors using the interpretive structural model (ISM) approach based on cone penetration test. To identify the contextual relationships among the significant factors, systematic literature review approach was used bearing in mind the selection principle. Since multiple factors influence seismic soil liquefaction, determining all factors in soil liquefaction would be extremely difficult, as even a few seismic soil liquefaction factors are not easy to deal with. This study highlighted two main characteristics of seismic soil liquefaction factors. First, the seismic soil liquefaction factors–peak ground acceleration F2 (amax), equivalent clean sand penetration resistance F5 (qc1Ncs), and thickness of soil layer F11 (Ts) influenced soil liquefaction directly and were located at level 2 (top level) in the ISM model, meaning they require additional seismic soil liquefaction factors except thickness of soil layer F11 (Ts) to collaboratively impact on soil liquefaction potential. The multilevel hierarchy reveals that depth of soil deposit F10 (Ds) is formed the base of ISM hierarchy. Secondly, Matrice d’impacts croisés multiplication appliqués à un classement (MICMAC) analysis has been employed for evaluating these identified factors in accordance with driving power and dependence power. Factors with a higher driving power should be given special consideration. Autonomous soil liquefaction factors have no reliance on other soil liquefaction factors and interfere less. In order to identify the significant factors that affect seismic soil liquefaction susceptibility, the model built in this study clearly illustrates the complex relationships between factors and demonstrates the direct and indirect relationships.
Keywords
- Soil liquefaction
- Interpretive structural modeling
- MICMAC
- Cone penetration test
1. Introduction
Seismic soil liquefaction is one of the most complicated geotechnical earthquake engineering problems due to the variability and complexity of site conditions, soil parameters and seismic parameters. All those parameters having a number of factors that cause liquefaction, all of which are of varying importance. Estimating accurate and effective soil liquefaction risks, required identification and benchmarking of the most influential factors that control soil liquefaction need to be comprehensively examined. Limited research has been conducted in the past to identify important parameters of soil liquefaction. Dalvi et al. [1] used the Analytic Hierarchy Process and entropy methods to identify important parameters among 16 factors of soil liquefaction. Zhu [2] analyzed fifteen influencing factors of soil liquefaction by mathematical statistics method. Tang et al. [3] and Ahmad et al. [4] identified significant soil liquefaction factors by employing bibliometric and systematic literature review techniques based on standard penetration test respectively through interpretive structural modeling (ISM) approach. Most of these studies considered the quantification rather than the qualitative information of soil liquefaction factors from scientific publications.
Seismic parameter, soil parameter and site conditions contain variety of factors that trigger liquefaction and discussed in detail in Section 3. As literature review search is the first step in the ISM technique to identify the important factors and their underlying relationships. Therefore, a systematic literature review (SLR) approach is used for this purpose which is described by Okoli and Schabram [5] and Tranfield et al. [6] is used. Warfield developed the ISM method between 1971 and 1974 [7], and it is based on the pair-wise comparison theory. ISM has seen some progress in terms of applications and techniques over the years [8]. Michel Godet and François Bourse introduced the Matrice d’impacts croisés multiplication appliqués à un classement (MICMAC) method. The creation of a graph that classifies factors based on driving power and dependency power is called MICMAC.
In this chapter, ISM and MICMAC methodologies are used to establish and analyze the structural hierarchical relationship and to examine the strength of the relationship between seismic soil liquefaction significant factors based on their driving power and dependence power.
2. Methodology
2.1 Interpretive structural modeling: a qualitative technique
ISM methodology, as interpretive in judgment, can be used as a systematic means of recognizing the contextual relationships between the elements associated with an issue to be examined [9]. The ISM approach has been effectively utilized in diversified set of problems, for instance, risk management in supply chains [10] and energy conversation [11]. ISM can be illustrated in the following steps for the present study, as suggested by Sushil [8]:
Step 1: Identification of factors related to the problem or issue through literature review etc.
Step 2: Using domain information, fix contextual relationships between defined factors (e.g. V–row factor influences the column factor; A–column factor influences the row factor; O–no relationship between the row and column factors; or X–both direction relations from row to column and column to row factors).
Step 3: Construct a structural self-interaction matrix (SSIM) based on pair-wise comparison between factors of system which denotes direct relationship between two factors.
Step 4: SSIM is converted to initial reachability matrix, by replacing 1 or 0 for the original symbols–V, A, X and O as per the rules for transformation (see Table 1).
If the ( | Entry in the initial reachability matrix | |
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( | ( | |
V | 1 | 0 |
A | 0 | 1 |
X | 1 | 1 |
O | 0 | 0 |
Step 5: The transitivity of initial reachability matrix is checked in order to develop the final reachability matrix. The transitive relationships mean that if variable “
Step 6: The reachability and antecedent sets of factors are developed from the final reachability matrix. The reachability set for a particular factor includes the factor itself and other factors which it may help to achieve, and antecedent set includes factor itself and other factors that can help in achieving it. Subsequently, the intersection of these sets is found for the entire factors. The factor for which reachability and intersection sets are identical is listed in the first level. This factor is then separated from other factors for the next iteration process. Repeat the same level of iteration process until all levels of each factor are established.
Step 7: Remove the transitivity links and draw a directed graph (digraph) from the final reachability matrix.
Step 8: Convert the digraph into an ISM-based hierarchical model by replacing the nodes with statements.
Step 9: The conceptual discrepancy of model is verified and improved for necessary modifications and corrections.
2.2 MICMAC analysis
The creation of a graph that classifies factors based on driving and dependency power is a part of the MICMAC study. To arrive at the study’s findings and conclusions, MICMAC analysis is used to identify the factors and validate the interpretive structural model factors.
Factors are divided into four clusters based on their driving power and dependency power in MICMAC analysis. The clusters are: Cluster I: Autonomous factors—those that are relatively cut off from the rest of the system and have little or no dependency on others; Cluster II: Dependent factors—cluster II factors are primarily dependent of other factors; Cluster III: Linkage factors—the connecting factors that are unstable and have strong driving power and strong dependence power; and Cluster IV: Independent factors—these factors have weak influence from others factors and have to be paid maximum attention owing to the strong driving power.
3. Application to the case of illustration
3.1 Interpretive structural model of seismic soil liquefaction significant factors
In the ISM technique, a first endeavor is made to ascertain the significant seismic of soil liquefaction factors from the literature using systematic literature review (SLR) approach which is recommended by Okoli and Schabram [5]. The SLR is a systematic, explicit, and reproducible method for identifying, evaluating, and synthesizing the existing body of completed and recorded work published by researchers, scholars, and practitioners [12].
There are three groups of parameters that govern the soil liquefaction phenomenon, according to published research papers, namely seismic parameters, site conditions, and soil parameters [13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18]. Each of these contains a wide range of factors that characterize liquefaction, to a varying degree of significance. The details of these parameters are given below.
3.1.1 Seismic parameter
The vulnerability of any cohesionless soil to liquefaction during an earthquake depends on the magnitude and number of cycles of stresses or strains caused by the seismic excitation. These in turn are correlated to the intensity, duration of ground shaking and predominant frequency. The degree of soil liquefaction varies with the different earthquake magnitude. Based on on-site observations and a simple parametric study, Green and Bommer [19] have concluded that a small earthquake with a moment magnitude of 4.5 will trigger liquefaction in highly susceptible soil deposits. However, for soil profiles suitable for building structures, the minimum earthquake magnitude is about 5 that cause liquefaction. Tesfamariam and Liu [20] considered the Stark and Olson [21] earthquake liquefaction datasets and intuited that with increase in
Pirhadi et al. [14] used closest distance to rupture surface which is among the other seismic parameters such as earthquake magnitude and peak ground acceleration as an influence factor and concluded that among the seismic parameters earthquake magnitude, peak ground acceleration and closest distance to rupture surface illustrate lesser effects on liquefaction triggering as compared to the cumulative absolute velocity. It is generally agreed, that earthquake magnitude, peak ground acceleration, and closest distance to rupture surface are the three major factors that affect the seismic intensity at the site.
3.1.2 Soil parameter
Liquefaction is usually observed in shallow, loose, saturated cohesionless soils subjected to strong ground motions. In case of in-situ cone penetration test, soil behavior type index is used to classify soils based on fines content presented by Robertson and Wride [23]. The liquefaction susceptibility depends on soil type, where fine-size particles are easier to liquefaction than coarse particles.
The type of soil that is more prone to liquefaction is one in which deformation resistance is mobilized by particle friction. When other factors like grain shape, uniformity coefficient, and relative density are held constant, the frictional resistance of cohesion less soils decreases as grain size decreases. Gravelly soils mobilize more strength during shearing and dissipate excess pore pressures more quickly than sandy soils. There are some case histories [24, 25, 26] that show liquefaction in loose gravelly soils during severe ground shaking or when the gravel layer is confined by an impervious layer.
The strength of soil liquefaction may vary depending on the fines content. Several studies have found that fines content has a significant impact on soil susceptibility to liquefaction [24, 25, 26]. Soil liquefaction potential increases as fines content exceeds 30%. When fines content exceeds 50%, however, the soil’s liquefaction potential is reduced [27].
Zhou et al. [27] concluded that the cone tip resistance (
3.1.3 Site condition
It is widely known that the increase in the vertical effective stress increases the bearing capacity and shear strength of soil, and consequently increases the shear stress required to cause liquefaction and decreases the potential for liquefaction. Many researchers have reported that saturated sands deeper than 15 to 18 m are not probably to liquefy [29]. These depths are in general agreement to Kishada [30], who states that a saturated sandy soil is not liquefiable if the value of the vertical effective stress exceeds 190 kN/m2. It is reported that an increase in the overburden pressure the occurrence of liquefaction decreases [31, 32]. Tesfamariam and Liu [20] considered the Stark and Olson [21] earthquake liquefaction datasets and, intuited that, with a decrease in vertical effective stress, the likelihood of soil liquefaction increases. As vertical effective stress is conditioned on total vertical stress therefore accordingly, total and vertical effective stresses are included in the proposed model as governing factors.
In order to induce extensive damage at ground surface level due to liquefaction, the liquefied soil layer must be sufficient thick thereby resulting uplift pressure and amount of water expelled from the liquefied layer can result in ground damage such as sand boiling and fissuring (Ishihara [26]; Dobry [33]). If the liquefied sand layer is thin and deposited within the soil profile, the presence of a non-liquefiable surface layer may prevent the effects of the at-depth liquefaction from reaching the surface. Ishihara [26] established a standard that specifies a threshold value for the thickness of a non-liquefiable surface layer to avoid ground damage due to liquefaction.
It was intuited in the survey report prepared by Japan society of Civil Engineers that the big-sized earthquake liquefied the sand layer when the thickness is more than 3.0 m. When the thickness of the liquefied layer is very thin, the presence of a non-liquefiable surface layer may prevent the effects of the in-depth liquefaction from reaching the surface.
The resistance of soil to liquefaction is weakened as groundwater levels rise. The effect on soil liquefaction potential increases as groundwater levels rise above 2 m [34]. The water table regime must be minimized as one of the design criteria against seismic soil liquefaction [35]. The vertical effective stress is closely related to the depth of soil deposit. The vertical effective stress increases as the depth of the soil deposit increases. Increased vertical stress has been shown to improve the soil’s bearing capacity and shear strength, reducing the risk of liquefaction. Even liquefaction from very loose sand is almost impossible for over 15 m of overburden, according to Florin and Ivanov [36], and Satyam [37] concluded the same for the preliminary assessment of the soil liquefaction potential in a seismically active region.
The significant factors of seismic soil liquefaction that are identified through SLR approach are presented in Table 2.
Factor (F | Significant factor |
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F1 | Earthquake magnitude, ( |
F2 | Peak ground acceleration, ( |
F3 | Closest distance to rupture surface, ( |
F4 | Fines content, ( |
F5 | Equivalent clean sand penetration resistance, ( |
F6 | Soil behavior type index, ( |
F7 | Vertical effective stress, ( |
F8 | Total vertical stress, ( |
F9 | Groundwater table, ( |
F10 | Depth of soil deposit, ( |
F11 | Thickness of soil layer, ( |
Field experts’ examined and analyzed the preliminary list and they believed that the soil liquefaction factors retrieved from the literature were important for expanding exploratory research by developing structural self-interaction matrix for interpretive structural modeling. The set of liquefaction factors identified in Table 2 for seismic soil liquefaction potential was used to develop the model which represented the correlation between eleven seismic soil liquefaction factors. In the ISM model, for the development of the structural self-interaction matrix (SSIM), pair-wise comparison were made by the correlation criteria and four symbols V, A, X, or O were used (see Table 3). For example, earthquake magnitude F1 (
F1 | F2 | F3 | F4 | F5 | F6 | F7 | F8 | F9 | F10 | F11 | F12 | F |
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V | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | V | F1 | |
A | O | O | A | O | O | O | O | O | V | F2 | ||
O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | V | F3 | |||
V | V | O | O | O | O | O | V | F4 | ||||
A | A | O | A | A | O | V | F5 | |||||
A | A | O | O | O | V | F6 | ||||||
A | A | A | O | V | F7 | |||||||
O | A | O | V | F8 | ||||||||
O | O | V | F9 | |||||||||
O | V | F10 | ||||||||||
V | F11 | |||||||||||
F12 |
SSIM is converted to a binary matrix called the initial reachability matrix by replacing the original symbols V, A, X, and O with 1 or 0 (Table 4) as per the rule illustrated in Table 1. When pair of the same factor, i.e., F1 (
F | F1 | F2 | F3 | F4 | F5 | F6 | F7 | F8 | F9 | F10 | F11 | F12 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
F11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
F12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F | F1 | F2 | F3 | F4 | F5 | F6 | F7 | F8 | F9 | F10 | F11 | F12 | Dri. | Rank |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | III |
F2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | II |
F3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | III |
F4 | 0 | 1* | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | V |
F5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | II |
F6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | IV |
F7 | 0 | 1* | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | V |
F8 | 0 | 1* | 0 | 0 | 1* | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | VI |
F9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1* | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | V |
F10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | VI |
F11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | II |
F12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | I |
Dep. | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 44/44 | |
Rank | VI | II | VI | VI | II | III | IV | V | VI | VI | VI | I | VI/VI |
The same level-iteration process is repeated until the level of each seismic soil liquefaction factor is established. Level partitioning of the soil liquefaction factors is accomplished in six iterations and shown in Tables 6–11. The ISM model is developed on the level partitions basis from Tables 6–11.
Factor (F | Reachability set R(F | Antecedent set A(F | Intersection set R(Fi)∩A(F | Level L |
---|---|---|---|---|
F1 | F1,F2,F12 | F1 | F1 | |
F2 | F2,F12 | F1,F2,F3,F4,F6,F7,F8 | F2 | |
F3 | F2,F3,F12 | F3 | F3 | |
F4 | F2,F4,F5,F6,F12 | F4 | F4 | |
F5 | F5,F12 | F4,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10 | F5 | |
F6 | F2,F5,F6,F12 | F4,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10 | F6 | |
F7 | F2,F5,F6,F7,F12 | F7,F8,F9,F10 | F7 | |
F8 | F2,F5,F6,F7,F8,F12 | F8,F10 | F8 | |
F9 | F5,F6,F7,F9,F12 | F9 | F9 | |
F10 | F5,F6,F7,F8,F10,F12 | F10 | F10 | |
F11 | F11,F12 | F11 | F11 | |
F12 | F12 | F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12 | F12 | L1 |
Factor (F | Reachability set R(F | Antecedent set A(F | Intersection set R(F | Level L |
---|---|---|---|---|
F1 | F1,F2 | F1 | F1 | |
F2 | F2 | F1,F2,F3,F4,F6,F7,F8 | F2 | L2 |
F3 | F2,F3 | F3 | F3 | |
F4 | F2,F4,F5,F6 | F4 | F4 | |
F5 | F5 | F4,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10 | F5 | L2 |
F6 | F2,F5,F6 | F4,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10 | F6 | |
F7 | F2,F5,F6,F7 | F7,F8,F9,F10 | F7 | |
F8 | F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 | F8,F10 | F8 | |
F9 | F5,F6,F7,F9 | F9 | F9 | |
F10 | F5,F6,F7,F8,F10 | F10 | F10 | |
F11 | F11 | F11 | F11 | L2 |
Factor (F | Reachability set R(F | Antecedent set A(F | Intersection set R(F | Level L |
---|---|---|---|---|
F1 | F1 | F1 | F1 | L3 |
F3 | F3 | F3 | F3 | L3 |
F4 | F4,F6 | F4 | F4 | |
F6 | F6 | F4,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10 | F6 | L3 |
F7 | F6,F7 | F7,F8,F9,F10 | F7 | |
F8 | F6,F7,F8 | F8,F10 | F8 | |
F9 | F6,F7,F9 | F9 | F9 | |
F10 | F6,F7,F8,F10 | F10 | F10 |
Factor (F | Reachability set R(F | Antecedent set A(F | Intersection set R(F | Level L |
---|---|---|---|---|
F4 | F4 | F4 | F4 | L4 |
F7 | F7 | F7,F8,F9,F10 | F7 | L4 |
F8 | F7,F8 | F8,F10 | F8 | |
F9 | F7,F9 | F9 | F9 | |
F10 | F7,F8,F10 | F10 | F10 |
Factor (F | Reachability set R(F | Antecedent set A(F | Intersection set R(F | Level L |
---|---|---|---|---|
F8 | F8 | F8,F10 | F8 | L5 |
F9 | F9 | F9 | F9 | L5 |
F10 | F8,F10 | F10 | F10 |
Factor (F | Reachability set R(F | Antecedent set A(F | Intersection set R(F | Level L |
---|---|---|---|---|
F10 | F10 | F10 | F10 | L6 |
The digraph is developed from final reachability matrix by removing the transitivity links and on the level partitions basis from Tables 6–11. The digraph is converted in to an ISM-based hierarchical model by replacing nodes with statements. Each seismic soil liquefaction factor is positioned as per the consequent level and the relationships of the soil liquefaction factors are fixed from the bottom (level 6) to the top of the model (level 1). The seismic soil liquefaction factors are connected by arrows from the bottom of the model (higher-level) to the top of model (lower-level). The multilevel hierarchy model developed with identified relations between the significant factors of seismic soil liquefaction potential (LP) is shown in Figure 1.
3.2 MICMAC analysis: classification of CPT-based seismic soil liquefaction significant factors
The driving power and dependency power of each variable was measured using the final reachability matrix to analyze the strength of the relationship between seismic soil liquefaction significant factors. Driving power is characterized as an activity that propels other activities, while dependency power is defined as an activity that is driven by other activities. The driving power and dependency power are determined from the final reachability matrix by adding the sum of all ‘1’s in that factor’s corresponding row and column.
This is considered as an input to build a graph to classify the factors into four clusters i.e., Autonomous, Dependent, Linkage, and Independent factors (see Figure 2). Autonomous factors (first cluster) have weak driving power and weak dependence power. Dependent factors (second cluster) have weak driving power and strong dependence power. Linkage factors (third cluster) have strong driving power and strong dependence power. In the dependent factors (fourth cluster) acquires strong driving power and weak dependence power. The soil liquefaction factors have been categorized based on these aforementioned clusters. The four clusters of soil liquefaction factors are:
3.2.1 Cluster I: autonomous factors
Cluster I, represents autonomous factors and consists of soil liquefaction factors which have weak driving power and dependence power. This cluster has six seismic soil liquefaction factors (55%). Cluster I factors are relatively disconnected from the system. Autonomous factors in cluster I are earthquake magnitude F1 (
3.2.2 Cluster II: dependence factors
Dependence factors have a strong dependence power and weak driving power. This dependence cluster has two seismic soil liquefaction factors (18%) except liquefaction potential that including peak ground acceleration F2 (
3.2.3 Cluster III: linkage factors
Linkage factors have a strong driving power as well as strong dependence power. The factors affect each other and directly affect the liquefaction system. Therefore, the factors in this cluster are unstable. No factor in this model fall into this cluster, which indicates that the liquefaction influencing factors in this model are relatively stable.
3.2.4 Cluster IV: independent/driving factors
In this cluster, factors have strong driving power but weak dependence power. It is often the most critical factors of the system and also the essential factors. No factor in this model fall in this cluster.
A special case can be observed on factors that are depth of soil deposit F10, (
4. Discussion and conclusions
The intention of this research study is the identification and benchmarking the seismic soil liquefaction factors of seismic soil liquefaction and the understanding of their relationship. ISM-based hierarchical model has been developed to examine the cone penetration test based significant factors of seismic soil liquefaction potential. The ISM model presents the relationships between seismic soil liquefaction factors and their benchmarking position from higher to lower-level significant factors in hierarchy. The results provide a more accurate and caution way for establishment of seismic soil liquefaction potential and liquefaction-induced hazards risk assessment models. Seismic soil liquefaction factors located on top level hierarchy are greatly influenced by the interconnection of left-over factors. It is evident from the ISM model that the factor depth of soil deposit, F10 (
By performing MICMAC analysis, the dependence-driving diagram is plotted which offers information about the relative significance and the interdependencies among various factors of seismic soil liquefaction. It is found in this study, that there exists no independent and linkage factor. Among the 11 factors studied, 2 factors are falling in dependent quadrant in the dependence-driving diagram and it is recognized that these particular factors will depend on other factors. Further, 6 factors fall under the autonomous quadrant. Rest of the 3 factors, in which 2 of them i.e., depth of soil deposit F10, (
Acknowledgments
The work presented in this paper was part of the research sponsored by the Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 51639002 and the National Key Research and Development Plan of China under Grant No. 2018YFC1505300-5.3.
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