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A Theoretical Attenuation Model for Earthquake-Induced Ground Motion.

Authors :
Ólafsson, S.
Sigbjörnsson, R.
Source :
Journal of Earthquake Engineering; Jul1999, Vol. 3 Issue 3, p287, 29p
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

A theoretical attenuation model of earthquake-induced ground motion is presented and discussed. This model is related directly to physical quantities such as source and wave motion parameters. An attenuation formula for rms acceleration of ground motion is derived and verified using acceleration data from moderate-sized earthquakes recorded in Iceland from 1986 to 1997. The source parameters and the crustal attenuation are computed uniformly for the applied earthquake data. Furthermore, attenuation formulas for peak ground acceleration are put forward. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
EARTHQUAKES
SPECTRUM analysis

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13632469
Volume :
3
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Earthquake Engineering
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10236584