Seismic rock slope stability charts based on limit analysis methods
Earthquake effects are commonly considered in the stability analysis of rock slopes and
other earth structures. The standard approach is often based on the conventional limit …
other earth structures. The standard approach is often based on the conventional limit …
Earthquake response of a base-isolated bridge subjected to strong near-fault ground motion
MH Jónsson, B Bessason, E Haflidason - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake …, 2010 - Elsevier
The South Iceland Lowland is an active seismic zone. In May 2008 a magnitude 6.3 (Mw)
earthquake struck the area. The 370-m-long base-isolated Oseyrar Bridge situated close to …
earthquake struck the area. The 370-m-long base-isolated Oseyrar Bridge situated close to …
Seismic vulnerability of low-rise residential buildings based on damage data from three earthquakes (Mw6. 5, 6.5 and 6.3)
B Bessason, JÖ Bjarnason - Engineering Structures, 2016 - Elsevier
In June 2000 two M w 6.5 earthquakes occurred in South Iceland and in May 2008 an M w
6.3 quake struck in the same area. High PGAs (> 0.6 g) were registered in all cases. The …
6.3 quake struck in the same area. High PGAs (> 0.6 g) were registered in all cases. The …
Nationwide frequency-dependent seismic site amplification models for Iceland
Seismic wave amplification due to localized site conditions or site-effects, is an important
aspect of regional seismic hazard assessment. In the absence of systematic studies of …
aspect of regional seismic hazard assessment. In the absence of systematic studies of …
Frequency-dependent site amplification functions for key geological units in Iceland from a Bayesian hierarchical model for earthquake strong-motions
A fundamental modeling assumption in engineering seismology is that seismic ground
motion is affected by source, propagation path and site effects. Contrary to the first two …
motion is affected by source, propagation path and site effects. Contrary to the first two …
Integrated use of ambient vibrations and geological methods for seismic microzonation
Ambient vibrations spectral ratios at forty-five sites and shear wave velocity profiles obtained
by inverting surface waves dispersion curves were used to assess seismic site response …
by inverting surface waves dispersion curves were used to assess seismic site response …
Seismic site effects by an optimized 2D BE/FE method II. Quantification of site effects in two-dimensional sedimentary valleys
This paper deals with the evaluation of seismic site effects due to the local topographical
and geotechnical characteristics. The amplification of surface motions is calculated by a …
and geotechnical characteristics. The amplification of surface motions is calculated by a …
Dynamic site characterization of Christchurch strong motion stations
This paper details efforts to characterize the small-strain dynamic properties of 13 strong
motion station (SMS) sites in the greater Christchurch, New Zealand area. These SMS …
motion station (SMS) sites in the greater Christchurch, New Zealand area. These SMS …
Evaluation of effect of soil characteristics on the seismic amplification factor using the neural network and reliability concept
H Tavakoli, S Soleimani Kutanaei - Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2015 - Springer
Peak ground acceleration (PGA) is one of the most important parameters in structural
seismic design. Since many variables such as soil characteristics and attenuation relations …
seismic design. Since many variables such as soil characteristics and attenuation relations …
Detailed site effect estimation in the presence of strong velocity reversals within a small-aperture strong-motion array in Iceland
The rock site characterization for earthquake engineering applications in Iceland is common
due to the easily exposed older bedrock and more recent volcanic lava rock. The …
due to the easily exposed older bedrock and more recent volcanic lava rock. The …