Access the PDFs of presentations given in February 2020 by Dr. Ross Boulanger of UC Davis.

NorCal:Nonlinear dynamic analyses of Austrian Dam in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake

In this presentation, Dr. Boulanger summarizes the non-linear dynamic analysis using the Austrian Dam/Loma Prieta case history. One of his goals in this talk is to make nonlinear analyses more accessible to practitioners, so the emphasis is on how to use the tools and not on the math/numerical methods.

SoCal: Liquefaction: Lessons, Challenges & Opportunities

This presentation examines a number of lessons, challenges, and opportunities regarding the evaluation and mitigation of liquefaction hazards, including aspects of site characterization, engineering analysis methods, challenging soil types, remediation methods, performance-based engineering procedures, and risk management approaches.