Behavior of Low Height Embankment Under Earthquake Loading

Low height embankments are widely used as road for highways and rural roads in India. Sometimes, the construction of such types on soft foundation soil becomes mandatory. In addition to problematic soil, seismic excitation might also play a significant role stability an embankment. The present study analyses response low embankment with under earthquake loading. Numerical simulations have been performed using FLAC2D program. A stiffer half-space higher shear wave velocity (Vs) has considered below loading applied at bottom this half-space. Simulation considering two different thicknesses soil. that, three levels shaking Vs analysis. Results presented form PGA amplification, excess pore water pressure, horizontal, vertical static/seismic displacement, etc.