Seismic Liquefaction Mitigation and Foundation Stability

Design and construct a scaled foundation system capable of supporting a weighted superstructure atop a saturated granular soil medium during simulated seismic liquefaction events. Participants must devise a mitigation strategy, such as dynamic compaction, soil reinforcement, or drainage systems, to maintain vertical displacement within a 5mm tolerance when subjected to horizontal harmonic excitation. Your final report must include an analysis of pore-water pressure dissipation rates and effective stress distribution across the failure plane.