Finite Element Modelling of Nonlinear Seismic Site Response in Soft Clay

Hooman Torabi, Mohammad T. Rayhani

In the proceedings of: GeoMontréal 2013: 66th Canadian Geotechnical Conference; 11th joint with IAH-CNC

Session: Posters - Geotechnical

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Hooman Torabi; Mohammad T. Rayhani (2013) Finite Element Modelling of Nonlinear Seismic Site Response in Soft Clay in GEO2013. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Geotechnical Society.

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