PROBABLE LIQUEFACTION PROBLEM IN BANGLADESH

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to describe the liquefaction potential and estimate the earthquake induced liquefaction potential of selected reclaimed areas of Dhaka city (two case studies). The filling depth of the reclaimed areas varies from 1.5 to 13.5 m from the existing ground level (EGL). For the liquefaction analyses, the values of peak ground acceleration, amax and the magnitude, M have been taken as 0.15g and 7.5, respectively.