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provided to give the recommended ranges of input values for which the predicted displacements<br />

have been verified by comparison with the case-history data.<br />

Figure 4.7: Comparison of Computed Lateral Spread Displacements with Observed Displacements<br />

(Youd et. al., 1999)<br />

Table 4.3: Ranges of Input Values for Independent Variables for Which Predicted Results are Verified by<br />

Case History Observations (Bartlett and Youd 1992)<br />

INPUT FACTOR<br />

RANGE OF VALUES IN CASE HISTORY DATABASE<br />

Magnitude 6.0 < M < 8.0<br />

Free-Face Ratio (%) 1.0 < W < 20.0<br />

Ground Slope (%) 0.1 < S < 6.0<br />

Thickness of Loose Layer (m) 0.3 < T 15 < 12.0<br />

Fines Content (%) 0.0 < F 15 < 50.0<br />

Mean Grain Size (mm) 0.1 < D50 15 < 1.0<br />

The results of the equation correspond to free-field conditions. Actual displacements near<br />

bridges may be less than predicted by the model, depending on the ability of the foundation to<br />

resist deformation. This reduction should not be anticipated unless supported by use of validated<br />

soil-structure interaction models. The range of verified slope angles is not in the range for most<br />

bridge embankments; therefore, the equation should be used to estimate movements away from<br />

the slope face which generally does not capture the area of most pronounced failures.<br />

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