Abstract
This paper reports on an ongoing research program to develop a capability to: (1) measure cyclic and permanent displacements of field sites, and (2) characterize and estimate the three-dimensional in situ dynamic properties (at low and large strains) of sites for strata ranging from ground surface to a depth of about 30 m. A number of shape-acceleration arrays (SSA) have been installed at the NEES Wildlife Refuge area to monitor the site low-strain response as well as earthquake induced liquefaction, permanent deformation and lateral spreading. This array provides accurate dense measurements of permanent three-dimensional displacements along with three-dimensional accelerations. The installed array recorded moderate site accelerations during the M L=7.2 Baja California earthquake of April 04, 2010. This paper presents: (1) preliminary one-dimensional analyses of the recorded Wildlife Refuge site response during this earthquake, and (2) an overview of a new multidimensional data reduction and identification technique for a systematic advanced site characterization.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Geo-Frontiers 2011 |
Subtitle of host publication | Advances in Geotechnical Engineering - Proceedings of the Geo-Frontiers 2011 Conference |
Pages | 1774-1784 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Edition | 211 GSP |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 27 2011 |
Event | Geo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering - Dallas, TX, United States Duration: Mar 13 2011 → Mar 16 2011 |
Other
Other | Geo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering |
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Country | United States |
City | Dallas, TX |
Period | 3/13/11 → 3/16/11 |
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Keywords
- Earthquakes
- Monitoring
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
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Advanced site monitoring and characterization of site dynamic properties. / Mercado, V. M.; Zeghal, M.; Abdoun, Tarek.
Geo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering - Proceedings of the Geo-Frontiers 2011 Conference. 211 GSP. ed. 2011. p. 1774-1784.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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