Seismic hazard assessment for the Tianshui urban area, Gansu Province, China

Zhenming Wang, David T. Butler, Edward W. Woolery, Lanmin Wang

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Abstract

A scenario seismic hazard analysis was performed for the city of Tianshui. The scenario hazard analysis utilized the best available geologic and seismological information as well as composite source model (i.e., ground motion simulation) to derive ground motion hazards in terms of acceleration time histories, peak values (e.g., peak ground acceleration and peak ground velocity), and response spectra. This study confirms that Tianshui is facing significant seismic hazard, and certain mitigation measures, such as better seismic design for buildings and other structures, should be developed and implemented. This study shows that PGA of 0.3 g (equivalent to Chinese intensity VIII) should be considered for seismic design of general building and PGA of 0.4 g (equivalent to Chinese intensity IX) for seismic design of critical facility in Tianshui.

Original languageEnglish
Article number461863
JournalInternational Journal of Geophysics
Volume2012
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Water Science and Technology
  • Geophysics

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