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PRJ-2789 | Horizon: CPT-based liquefaction risk assessment and decision software
Geyin, M., B. Maurer (2020). Horizon: CPT-based liquefaction risk assessment and decision software. DesignSafe-CI. https://doi.org/10.17603/ds2-2fky-tm46
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Data Type(s) | Software |
Date of Publication | 2020-06-25 |
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Keywords | liquefaction, CPT, software, triggering, manifestation, fragility, vulnerability, cost-benefit analysis |
DOI | 10.17603/ds2-2fky-tm46 |
License | GNU General Public License |
Description:
Horizon is windows-executable software for analyzing the occurence, consequence, mitigation, and economics of seismically-induced soil liquefaction via CPT sensing and models. Salient features include: (1) CPT processing: Inverse filtering and interface correction; CPT sensor alignment via statistical cross-correlation. (2) Six triggering models; Four free-field manifestation models; Shallow-foundation fragility and vulnerability models. (3) Seamless integration with USGS probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) framework; Compute return periods of free-field manifestation, foundation damage, and economic loss. (4) Cost-benefit analytics for deciding whether/how to mitigate risks; Quantify value of planned or constructed mitigation.