Ableitung der Magnitudengleichung für die Erdbebenstationen Wien und Graz und allgemeine Bemerkungen zur Magnitudenberechnung

Zusammenfassung Nach einer knappen Einführung in die Magnitudenberechnung wird über die Ableitung der Stationsgleichungen für Wien (12) und Graz (13) berichtet. Den Berechnungen lagen 158, bzw. 121 Erdbeben normaler Herdtiefe und von der GrößeM7,0 zugrunde. Für beide Stationskonstanten wurde der gleiche WertC=+0,15 gefunden. Die Tabelle 2 enthält 94 von beiden Stationen registrierte Erdbeben mit Angabe der UnterschiededM (=D) von Wien und Graz gegenüber denM-Werten von Pasadena.Verschiedene Schwierigkeiten, die bei der Aufstellung der maximalen Horizontalamplitude auftauchen können, werden besprochen und an Hand eines Beispieles (Tabelle 3) dargelegt. Ferner wird angedeutet, daß das letzte GliedD der Magnitudengleichung definitionsmäßig überlastet ist und daß eine Aufteilung nach den wirklich individuellen Eigenschaften und den Gruppeneigenschaften des Einzelbebens notwendig wäre. Alle Erdbeben aus einer bestimmten Region tragen gemeinsame Merkmale, jedes einzelne hat dazu einen eigenen Habitus.

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Summary After a short introduction into the computation of magnitude we show the derivation of the respective equations for Vienna (12) and Graz (13). The basis of the computations were 158, 121 respectively, teleseisms of normal depth of focus and of the magnitudeM7.0. The same value was found for both station constants, namelyC=+0.15. Table 2 contains 94 earthquakes recorded at both stations, showing the differencesdM (=D) of Vienna and Graz, in comparison with theM-values of Pasadena.Various difficulties that can arise by establishing the total horizontal amplitude, are considered and discussed by means of an example (Table 3). Further we find that the last termD of the equation of magnitude is overcharged according to the definition, and that a separation according to the really individual qualities and to the group qualities of each earthquake would be necessary. All earthquakes from a certain area have specified qualities, and in addition each one shows a special behaviour of its own.

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Résumé Après une introduction concise du calcul de magnitude on est informé sur les équations qui en dérivent et qui sont valables pour les stations de Vienne (12) et de Graz (13). Resp. 158 et 121 séismes d'une profondeur de foyer normale et de magnitudeM7.0 forment la base de ces calculs. Une valeur identiqueC=+0,15 a été trouvée comme constante des deux stations. Le tableau 2 contient 94 séismes, enregistrés par les deux stations, avec indication des différencesdM (=D) de Vienne et de Graz vis-à-vis des valeursM de Pasadena.Diverses difficultés qui peuvent surgir en établissant l'amplitude horizontale maximum, sont discutées et démontrées par un exemple (tableau 3). En outre on trouve que le dernier coefficientD de l'équation est «surchargé» selon la définition. Une distribution d'après les véritables qualités individuelles et d'après les qualités de groupe du séisme particulier serait nécessaire. Tous les séismes provenant d'une certaine région ont des propriétés communes, de plus chacun a son caractère particulier.

     

Principles of tabling

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Optimal instrumentation of structures on flexible base for system identification

A criterion previously developed by Heredia-Zavoni and Esteva for selecting optimal sensor locations is used to analyse the optimal instrumentation of structures on soft soils. The stochastic response of a linear structural system on a flexible base is formulated for use of the criterion. The case of MDOF shear systems on flexible base, with uncertain lateral stiffness and subjected to random earthquake ground motions, is studied. The optimal location of accelerometers, the reduction of prior uncertainty on the lateral stiffness, the effects of the base flexibility, the relative influence of translation and rocking of the base, and the influence of recording noise are assessed and discussed. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.