Numerical investigation of seismic amplification characteristics in loess ridge region of Xiji, northwest China
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297287
Abstract: The seismic effects on sloped terrain, which are of paramount importance for engineering design and earthquake risk mitigation, have always been a central focus of earthquake engineering research. In this study, generalized geometric models of… read more here.
Keywords: seismic amplification; amplification; motion; ridge crest ... See more keywords
Effects of Sediment Thickness upon Seismic Amplification in the Urban Area of Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, Mexico
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DOI: 10.15446/esrj.v23n2.72623
Abstract: Local variations in soil type and (to a lesser extent) topography determine seismic amplification, thereby establishing spatial patterns in the damages caused by large earthquakes, such as the two that occurred in Chiapas, Mexico on… read more here.
Keywords: chiapas mexico; amplification; sediment thickness; seismic amplification ... See more keywords