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Invercargill City Liquefaction

Invercargill City Liquefaction

Keywords Liquefaction, risk assessment, planning, regional New Zealand 1. Introduction Since the Canterbury Earthquake Sequences (CES), liquefaction and its effects have been a focus for engineers and councils. There has been a significant amount learnt from these events in New Zealand due to the disproportionate…

Using Multi-channel analysis of surface waves and cone penetrometer tests to delineate an in-filled palaeochannel during routine investigations – A Christchurch earthquake case study

Using Multi-channel analysis of surface waves and cone penetrometer tests to delineate an in-filled palaeochannel during routine investigations – A Christchurch earthquake case study

The major events of the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence (CES) caused significant land and building damage in Christchurch between September 2010 and December 2011. The extensive damage necessitated detailed ground investigations and liquefaction hazard assessments to inform repair and rebuild options. Relying solely on intrusive testing to provide sufficient…