Evaluation of soil liquefaction potential by sensitivity analysis, reliability and data validation (Case study: Tabriz city)

In this study, it is attempted to analyze sensitivity and reliability in order to evaluate the liquefaction potential in soil layers in Tabriz. 62 boreholes that had possible conditions for liquefaction were selected. Seismic mapping was simulated using the finite fault method and then the effect of soil layers on PGA was estimated. In continuation, the liquefaction potential index was estimated and the zoning map of liquefaction risk was presented. In final, through sensitivity and reliability analysis of the Monte Carlo method, the rate of density function against the safety factor of the soil layers versus liquefaction was determined.