Characterization of forward-directivity ground motions in the near-fault region |
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Authors: | Jonathan D Bray Adrian Rodriguez-Marek |
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Institution: | a Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-1716, USA;b Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-2910, USA |
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Abstract: | Ground motions close to a ruptured fault resulting from forward-directivity are significantly different than other ground motions. These pulse-type motions can place severe demands on structures in the near-fault region. To aid in the characterization of these special type of ground motions, a simplified parameterization is proposed based on a representative amplitude, pulse period, and number of significant pulses in the velocity–time history. Empirical relationships were developed for estimating the peak ground velocity (PGV) and period of the velocity pulse (Tv) of available forward-directivity motions. PGV in the near-fault region varies significantly with magnitude and distance. Additionally, the PGV for soil sites are systematically larger than those at rocks sites. Tv is a function of moment magnitude and site conditions with most of the energy being concentrated within a narrow-period band centered on the pulse period. Hence, lower magnitude events, which produce lower pulse periods, might produce more damaging ground motions for the stiff structures more common in urban areas. |
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Keywords: | Attenuation relations Earthquakes Ground motions Near-fault effects Peak ground velocity Site effects |
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