Simplified method for estimation of the maximum uplift displacement of a manhole during earthquakes

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  • 地震によるマンホールの最大浮上量の簡易推定法

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Uplifting of sewage manholes is one of the typical and striking damage pattern observed in the area being hit by large earthquakes. A simplified method to estimate the maximum uplift displacement of a manhole and settlements of backfill soil under liquefaction is derived based on the mechanism of uplift of a manhole under undrained condition of backfill soil. The method is capable of evaluating effectiveness of countermeasures against uplift by considering excess pore water pressure ratio and/or unit weight of backfill soil. In the present study, the applicability for the case without countermeasures is investigated through comparison with experimental results. Results show that measured uplift displacements and settlements are within the range predicted by the proposed method.

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