ABSTRACT

Seismic liquefaction induces ground subsidence and flow failure, which are often substantially large. Deformation properties of liquefied soil at large deformation are, therefore, necessary to predict ground movement. In this paper, two series of discrete element analyses combined with a pore water model were carried out to investigate soil properties during large deformation. One was on an infinite slope, while the other was on a slope with boundaries at both sides. From these simulations, the factors that influence the deformation properties were investigated.