Probabilistic neural network for evaluating seismic liquefaction potential

Simplified techniques based on in situ testing methods are commonly used to assess seismic liquefaction potential. Many of these simplified methods are based on finding the liquefaction boundary separating two categories (the occurrence or non-occurrence of liquefaction) through the analysis of liquefaction case histories. As the liquefaction classification problem is highly nonlinear in nature, it is difficult to develop a comprehensive model taking into account all the independent variables, such as the seismic and soil properties, using conventional modeling techniques. Hence, in many of the conventional methods that have been proposed, simplified assumptions have been made. In this study, a probabilistic neural network (PNN) approach based on the Bayesian classifier method is used to evaluate seismic liquefaction potential based on actual field records. Two separate analyses are performed, one based on cone penetration test data and one based on shear wave velocity data. The PNN model effectively expl...

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