Identification of re-liquefaction potential based SPT and MASW data in Mpanau, Sigi after the earthquake 2018

Abstract

In September 2018, there was an earthquake followed by liquefaction which caused damage to thousands of houses and infrastructure in Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Liquefaction in Central Sulawesi has the potential to recur, so identifying potential liquefaction in areas that have occurred is essential. The objective of this research is to compare the results of determining liquefaction potential based on geotechnical and geophysical data. Based on the peak ground acceleration earthquake value, it shows that the liquefaction potential obtained in Mpanau is resemblant. The simulation will be conducted using Settle3 software based on methods, then the values of Cyclic Resistance Ratio (CRR) and Cyclic Stress Ratio (CSR) will be compared based on existing Multi-Channel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) data. MASW needs to be considered in the way of potential identification because it is advantageous. This Research uses MASW data where liquefaction flow and damage do not occur in Mpanau area even though the potential is quite significant. The result of this research shows that at distinct points of the SPT, MASW and the 7.5 Mw earthquake resulted in potential liquefaction still present in several soil layers, especially in the Gumbasa canal. It is necessary to repair and countermeasure to prevent liquefaction from disrupting the irrigation system's performance.