Seismic loss estimation software: A comprehensive review of risk assessment steps, software development and limitations
Over recent years, seismic losses are increasing dramatically in terms of magnitude and
frequency, thereby causing severe impacts on societies and economies. The increment in …
frequency, thereby causing severe impacts on societies and economies. The increment in …
Three-dimensional site characterization with borehole data–a case study of Suzhou area
G Chen, J Zhu, M Qiang, W Gong - Engineering Geology, 2018 - Elsevier
Due to the inherent spatial variation of the site information and the limited number of
boreholes which could be afforded in a specified project, the geotechnical and geological …
boreholes which could be afforded in a specified project, the geotechnical and geological …
An operational methodology for determining relevant DRASTIC factors and their relative weights in the assessment of aquifer vulnerability to contamination
The DRASTIC index used to assess the vulnerability of aquifers to contamination, has been
subject to various adjustments to improve its reliability. These adjustments include adding …
subject to various adjustments to improve its reliability. These adjustments include adding …
[PDF][PDF] Physics-Based Seismic Hazard Simulations and 3D Velocity Structure Models for southwest British Columbia
The state-of-the-art in seismic hazard analysis is the incorporation of deterministic source
and wave propagation effects using physics-based three-dimensional (3D) ground motion …
and wave propagation effects using physics-based three-dimensional (3D) ground motion …
Reliability analysis of unsaturated soil sites based on fundamental period throughout Shiraz, Iran
A Johari, H Golkarfard - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
The soil profile fundamental period is an essential parameter for estimation of site effects on
ground motions. However, in most sites, the water table is at a considerable depth and the …
ground motions. However, in most sites, the water table is at a considerable depth and the …
3D probabilistic modelling and uncertainty analysis of glacial and post-glacial deposits of the city of Saguenay, Canada
Knowledge of the stratigraphic architecture and geotechnical properties of surficial soil
sediments is essential for geotechnical risk assessment. In the Saguenay study area, the …
sediments is essential for geotechnical risk assessment. In the Saguenay study area, the …
Seismic microzonation of a region with complex surficial geology based on different site classification approaches
A seismic microzonation study was conducted to refine the seismic hazard model for the city
of Saguenay, Canada. The Quaternary geology underlying Saguenay shows complex …
of Saguenay, Canada. The Quaternary geology underlying Saguenay shows complex …
Development of a probabilistic seismic microzonation software considering geological and geotechnical uncertainties
Modern seismic risk assessment software includes seismic hazard analysis algorithms or
relies on precomputed hazard maps. In both cases, a major step is incorporating the impacts …
relies on precomputed hazard maps. In both cases, a major step is incorporating the impacts …
Seismic Site Characterization in the Charlevoix Region, Québec
Significant earthquake site effect potential exists in Charlevoix, Québec, the most seismically
active region in the eastern Canada. Most of the population there lives on two buried river …
active region in the eastern Canada. Most of the population there lives on two buried river …
Development and Comparison of 3D Seismic Geology and Shear-wave Velocity Models of Metro Vancouver
S Adhikari, S Molnar - Seismica, 2024 - seismica.library.mcgill.ca
This study presents a 3D regional modeling of seismic geology and shear wave velocity (Vs)
in Metro Vancouver for seismic microzonation and hazard prediction. Leveraging an …
in Metro Vancouver for seismic microzonation and hazard prediction. Leveraging an …