Site Response Analysis in eastern Sicily based on direct and indirect Vs measurements

S. Caruso, A. Ferraro, S. Grasso, M.R. Massimino
Abstract:
The paper focus on the realization of a reliable geotechnical model for a study on Seismic Response Analysis, for which one of the most important steps is represented by the accurate knowledge of shear wave velocity profiles of soil. The implementation of these tests, however, must also take into account economical aspects since, especially in some cases of minor works, it may be convenient to combine traditional tests for direct measurement of shear wave velocity (Down-Hole, Cross-Hole, SDMT) with indirect and less expensive tests (MASW). The MASW test (Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves), is being performed by use of vertical geophones and allows the reconstruction of the vertical profile of the velocity of the wave S based on the inversion of the dispersion curve of the Rayleigh waves. The use of this methodology is widespread for economic reasons, but requires however direct testing for an accurate validation.
Keywords:
Shear Wave, Velocity, MASW, Response Analysis, Site Effects
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Event details
IMEKO TC:
TC4
Event name:
TC4 International Workshop on Metrology for Geotechnics 2016
Title:

1st IMEKO TC4 International Workshop on Metrology for Geotechnics

Place:
Benevento, ITALY
Time:
17 March 2016 - 18 March 2016