This report identifies and describes current practice and available methods for evaluating the influence of local ground conditions on earthquake design ground motions on a site-specific basis

<p>Laboratory tests are often used to understand dynamic soil behavior and to develop cyclic soil constitutive models. However, the loading paths in lab tests are different from those in the field, resulting in the inaccurate prediction of site response. An ...

Monitoring data that can be used in conjunction with current numerical capabilities are discussed, including laser scanning and webcams for developing an accurate record of construction activities, and automated and remote instrumentations to measure movements ...

<p>Underground facilities are an integral part of the infrastructure of modern society and are used for a wide range of applications, including subways and railways, highways, material storage, and sewage and water transport. Underground facilities built in ...