A simple correlation for shear wave velocity of soft Bangkok clays

In order to conduct a seismic site response analysis for the Bangkok area, profiles depicting the necessary soil properties must be developed. The low strain amplitude shear modulus is one of those important parameters. Although some information on the stiffness of Bangkok clays was available (Teachavorasinskun & Amornwithayalax, 2002; Teachavorasinskun et al., 2002), the in-situ determined value has not been extensively explored. Owing to the rather uniform nature of subsoil conditions in Bangkok, it is expected that a practical correlation may exist between the shear wave velocity and the site physical parameters. The proposed correlation should...