Parametric analysis

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Parametric analysis

You may test the sensitivity of your analysis based on a range of values for both earthquake magnitude and peak ground acceleration. Click on the clip0078 button located at the main window toolbar and the following dialog will appear:

Parametric analysis dialog

Parametric analysis dialog

Enter the desired range for acceleration and magnitude and select the result you wish to visualize, LPI or overall vertical settlements. Click on the Calculate button and CLiq will create a surface plot of your analysis (for the selected CPTU file).

Parametric analysis plot

Parametric analysis plot

The green circle represents the result for your current CPTU file liquefaction properties. You may rotate the plot by clicking and dragging the mouse around the plot area. Click Copy to clipboard to copy the plot in order to paste it as an image in other applications.