2011 Volume 63 Issue 6 Pages 705-708
Some case histories, focusing on those in basins of Tone, Kokai and Kuji rivers, are reported on effects of liquefaction in Kanto region caused by the 2011 Off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake. Extensive liquefaction took place in reclaimed lands along these rivers and Tokyo bay, which induced damage to houses, lifeline facilities and river dikes. On the other hand, structures with pile foundation, such as viaducts and tall buildings, that had been located in the liquefied areas did not suffer from structural damage. [This abstract is not included in the PDF]
