A Comparative Study on the VS30 and N30 Based Seismic Site Classification in Kahramanmaras, Turkey
Joint Authors
Naji, Dalia Munaff
Akin, Muge K.
Cabalar, Ali Firat
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-11-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Assessment of seismic site classification (SSC) using either the average shear wave velocity (VS30) or the average SPT-N values (N30) for upper 30 m in soils is the simplest method to carry out various studies including site response and soil-structure interactions.
Either the VS30- or the N30-based SSC maps designed according to the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) classification system are effectively used to predict possible locations for future seismic events.
The main goal of this study is to generate maps using the Geographic Information System (GIS) for the SSC in Kahramanmaras city, influenced by both East Anatolian Fault and Dead Sea Fault Zones, using both VS30 and N30 values.
The study also presents a series of GIS maps produced using the shear wave velocity (VS) and SPT-N values at the depths of 5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m, and 25 m.
Furthermore, the study estimates the bed rock level and generates the SSC maps for the average VS values through overburden soils by using the NEHRP system.
The VS30 maps categorize the study area mainly under class C and limited number of areas under classes B and D, whereas the N30 maps classify the study area mainly under class D.
Both maps indicate that the soil classes in the study area are different to a high extent.
Eventually, the GIS maps complied for the purpose of urban development may be utilized effectively by engineers in the field.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Naji, Dalia Munaff& Akin, Muge K.& Cabalar, Ali Firat. 2020. A Comparative Study on the VS30 and N30 Based Seismic Site Classification in Kahramanmaras, Turkey. Advances in Civil Engineering،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124424
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Naji, Dalia Munaff…[et al.]. A Comparative Study on the VS30 and N30 Based Seismic Site Classification in Kahramanmaras, Turkey. Advances in Civil Engineering No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124424
American Medical Association (AMA)
Naji, Dalia Munaff& Akin, Muge K.& Cabalar, Ali Firat. A Comparative Study on the VS30 and N30 Based Seismic Site Classification in Kahramanmaras, Turkey. Advances in Civil Engineering. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124424
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1124424