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Funded by the
National Science Foundation
under Grant no.: CMMI-0830331
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Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation
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The Soil's Eye View of Soil-Structure Interaction in a Dense Urban Environment.
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- How does the seismic response of one building propogate effects through the soil to affect the response of a nearby building?
- What characteristics are relevant with respect to the soil, the superstructure (above-ground structure), and foundation (below-ground structure)?
- What are the implications of this research on the practice of structural and geotechnical engineers?
- How can the use of centrifuges in geotechnical engineering be more broadly applied?
- What are the learning experiences of the students who are involved in the research?
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This project focuses on documenting and understanding the seismic performance of soil-foundation-structure systems within dense urban environments. A high priority NEES research topic, soil-foundation-structure interaction effects in low to mid-rise buildings are poorly understood. [more] |
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Recent Testing:
Two Isolated Structures on dry sand were tested July 13, 2009 to Aug. 14, 2009 at the University of California, Davis research site. [more]
Next testing cycle planned for November, 2009. |
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Prof. Jonathan Bray
University of California, Berkeley
Principal Investigator [+] |
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Prof. Bruce Kutter
University of California, Davis
Co-Principal Investigator [+] |
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Prof. Gregg Fiegel
California Polytechnic State Univ.
Co-Principal Investigator [+] |
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Bob Reitherman, Exec. Director
CUREE
Co-Principal Investigator [+] |
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Prof. Tara Hutchinson
Univ. of California, San Diego
Co-Principal Investigator [+] |
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Prof. Andrew Whittaker
University at Buffalo, SUNY
Co-Principal Investigator [+] |
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