Site effects in Mexico City urban zone. A complementary study |
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Authors: | Francisco J Chavez-Garcia Julio Cuenca |
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Institution: | Instituto de Ingenieria, UNAM, Ciudad Universitaria, Apdo. Postal 70-472, Coyoacdn 04510, Mexico D.F., Mexico |
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Abstract: | Site effects are a major factor affecting seismic risk at Mexico City conurbation and have been carefully studied. However, most of the studies and instrumentation concentrate in Mexico City. We present an evaluation of site effects in the counties of Estado de Mexico, to the North of Mexico City, that have been incorporated into Mexico City conurbation. We measured microtremors at 67 points and operated a temporal digital seismograph network. Our results allow us to extend the dominant period map of Mexico City to the heavily populated and industrialized counties of Estado de Mexico. Additionally, we propose a map of maximum relative amplification. Both maps are consistent with local geology, and could be useful for microzonation of this region. |
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Keywords: | site effects Mexico City conurbation microtremors dominant period |
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