SUMMARY A robust, in situ estimate of shear-wave velocity VS and the small-strain
damping ratio DS (or equivalently, the quality factor QS) is crucial for the design of buildings …

This paper considers the uncertainty in the shear wave velocity (Vs) of soil and rock profiles
for use in earthquake site response calculations. This uncertainty is an important contributor …

One-dimensional ground response analyses (GRAs) are often used with an expectation that
they provide unbiased estimates of site effects. Under that hypothesis, epistemic uncertainty …

ABSTRACT A consistent procedure is required to deal with uncertainties in seismic hazard
studies. In particular, uncertainties in shear wave velocity (VS) profiles are important for 1D …

ABSTRACT One‐dimensional (1D) linear, equivalent‐linear, and nonlinear site‐response
models have been shown to be biased toward underprediction at high frequencies in the …

This study attempts to design a novel direction–oriented approach for estimating shear wave
velocity (VS) through geostatistical methods (GM) using density employing geophysical log …

We investigate the global distribution of S-to-P scatterers in the shallow to mid-lower mantle
beneath subduction zones, where deep seismicity extends down to the bottom of the upper …

The analysis of surface wave dispersion curves (DCs) is widely used for near-surface S-
wave velocity (VS) reconstruction. However, a comprehensive characterization of the near …

The compilation and maintenance of experimental databases are of crucial importance in all
research fields, allowing for researchers to develop and test new methodologies. In this …

This study quantifies the effects of epistemic uncertainty in soil parameters on nonlinear (NL)
site response analysis (SRA) results, validated against the data recorded at a well …