| liquefaction |
Loss of strength and stiffness in saturated sandy soils (cohesionless soils) caused by a short term rise in pore water pressure (usually because of strong shaking) that reduces the effective stress ratio to zero. Most commonly caused by earthquakes.
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| liquefaction |
The process of converting coal into a synthetic liquid fuel, similar in nature to crude oil and/or refined products, such as gasoline.
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| liquefaction |
Occurs when a passing S Wave suddenly raises the pressure of ground water in pores between soil grains. The ground liquefies, losing strength, causing failure of structures anchored to that soil.
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