Earthquake is a sudden release of energy due to faults. Natural calamities like earthquakes
can neither be predicted nor prevented. However, the severity of the damages can be …

1-D shear wave velocity structure is important for site effect studies and geotechnical
engineering, but it is quite difficult and expensive to derive from the conventional …

Earthquakes are a major trigger for instability of natural and man-made slopes. Often the
instability of slopes due to an earthquake causes more destruction and kills more people …

Destructive moderate to major earthquakes across the globe have highlighted various
possible forms and extent of damages. Subsoil properties play a vital role in controlling the …

Chennai city is the fourth largest metropolis in India, is the focus of economic, social and
cultural development and it is the capital of the State of Tamil Nadu. The city has a multi …

Local site effects play a vital role in determining the level of structural damage to the
structures built on soil. Therefore, correctly determining the underground layer structure and …

The understanding of geotechnical characteristics of near-surface material is of fundamental
interest in seismic microzonation. Shear wave velocity (Vs), one of the most important soil …

Catastrophic damages reported during an earthquake include building damages, excessive
ground shaking, uneven settlements and liquefaction. While most of the seismic hazard …

Earthquake-induced landslides are among the most destructive slope movements, not only
because of their size and magnitude, but also because of the synergistic action with the …

Local geology or local site effect is a crucial component while conducting seismic risk
assessment studies. Investigations made by utilization of ambient noise are an effective tool …