Abstract:A model test system was introduced for studying the effects of shear history on sand liquefaction characteristics. First, different levels of pre shear strains were applied on the model foundation by using the component force of gravity along the tilt direction through tilting the shear box. Then, the sand was liquefied by using a small shaking table, and simultaneously excess pore water pressure and acceleration within the foundation were collected by measurement system to analyze the sand liquefaction characteristics. Test results show that the buildup of excess pore water pressure within the soil with shear history is smaller than that without shear history. In other words, shear history can enhance the liquefaction resistance of sand.