EVALUATION OF SAND LIQUEFACTION ALONG THE ADRIATIC COAST IN ALBANIA: A CASE STUDY FROM DURRES AREA

Abstract

The phenomenon of liquefaction is considered one of the most difficult problems of Geotechnical seismic, but has over 45 years that different scientists from around the world are dealing with this problems and issues are very revealing about in terms of terminology and the problems associated with liquefaction phenomenon that occurs during vibrations mainly land 2 without cohesion and saturated with fast water. Their quick loading makes an immediate rise in pressure in the pore water, reduce pressure on the soil skeleton doing not resist more cuts. Albania as a country with high seismic activity there is possibility of infection from this phenomenon. Potentially this phenomenon is vulnerable coastal part (about two thirds of the line Coast). Given that in all the coastal settlements are taking a very big jerk especially during these last 20 years, comes the necessary study this phenomenon with a special importance because otherwise it would be disastrous if ignored or overlooked. What is of concern is that this phenomenon is not given due importance during these years of transition it comes to various reasons (such as for example, properly acknowledge the phenomenon and its evaluation methods, etc...). Therefore in the future comes with a crucial need for Geotechnical Engineer assessment of this phenomenon and the problems associated with it, to have a quality construction and safe. A picture about this phenomenon, its assessment methods, measures for its elimination are given in this thesis.