A review of the microtremor horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (MHVSR) method
The single-station microtremor horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (MHVSR) method was
initially proposed to retrieve the site amplification function and its resonance frequencies …
initially proposed to retrieve the site amplification function and its resonance frequencies …
On the limitation of the H/V spectral ratio using seismic noise as an exploration tool: application to the Grenoble valley (France), a small apex ratio basin
The H/V spectral ratio method based on seismic noise (HVSRN) was used in the Grenoble
Basin (France), an Alpine valley characterized by a small apex ratio. The resonance …
Basin (France), an Alpine valley characterized by a small apex ratio. The resonance …
Assessment of multiple geophysical techniques for the characterization of municipal waste deposit sites
In this study, we tested the ability of geophysical methods to characterize a large technical
landfill installed in a former sand quarry. The geophysical surveys specifically aimed at …
landfill installed in a former sand quarry. The geophysical surveys specifically aimed at …
Geophysical surveys in the Kashmir valley (J&K Himalayas) part I: estimation of dynamic parameters for soils and investigation of the deep basin structure
A combined set of multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) and single-station
microtremor horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (MHVSR) testing was performed at over 190 …
microtremor horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (MHVSR) testing was performed at over 190 …
Seismic noise-based methods for soft-rock landslide characterization
O Méric, S Garambois, JP Malet… - Bulletin de la …, 2007 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
In order to better understand the mechanics and dynamic of landslides, it is of primary
interest to image correctly their internal structure and their slip surface. Several active …
interest to image correctly their internal structure and their slip surface. Several active …
Influence of instruments on the H/V spectral ratios of ambient vibrations
For an optimal analysis of the H/V curve, it appears necessary to check the instrument signal
to noise ratio in the studied frequency band, to ensure that the signal from the ground noise …
to noise ratio in the studied frequency band, to ensure that the signal from the ground noise …
A study of local amplification effect of soil layers on ground motion in the Kathmandu Valley using microtremor analysis
YR Paudyal, R Yatabe, NP Bhandary… - … and Engineering Vibration, 2012 - Springer
Past researchers have anticipated the occurrence of a great earthquake in the central
Himalayas in the near future. This may cause serious damage in the Kathmandu Valley …
Himalayas in the near future. This may cause serious damage in the Kathmandu Valley …
Seismic site characterization in Fraser River delta in metropolitan vancouver
Seismic site characteristics, specifically depth to stiff glaciated Pleistocene sediments (z gl)
and shear wave velocity (Vs) profiles, of the Fraser River Delta (FRD), located in southern …
and shear wave velocity (Vs) profiles, of the Fraser River Delta (FRD), located in southern …
Heavier damages without site effects and site effects with lighter damages: Boumerdes City (Algeria) after the May 2003 earthquake
The ambient vibration H/V method (Nakamura 1989) is now widely used to determine the
fundamental soil frequency and has proven to be a good tool for site effect evaluation (eg …
fundamental soil frequency and has proven to be a good tool for site effect evaluation (eg …
Contribution of dense array analysis to the identification and quantification of basin-edge-induced waves, Part II: Application to Grenoble basin (French Alps)
Settled on a deep sediment-filled valley, the city of Grenoble (French Alps) faces important
site effects: large amplification and significant duration increase of ground motion, even for …
site effects: large amplification and significant duration increase of ground motion, even for …