Quantification of ground-motion parameters and response spectra in the near-fault region |
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| Authors: | R Rupakhety S U Sigurdsson A S Papageorgiou R Sigbj?rnsson |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Structural Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 32, 20133 Milan, Italy |
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| Abstract: | This study focuses on the characteristics of near-fault ground motions in the forward-direction and structural response associated
with them. These ground motions are narrow-banded in nature and are characterized by a predominant period at which structures
excited by them are severely affected. In this work, predominant period is defined as the undamped natural period of a single-degree-of-freedom
(SDOF) oscillator at which its 5% damped linear elastic pseudo-spectral velocity (PSV) contains a clear and dominant peak. It is found that a linear relationship exists between predominant period and seismic
moment. An empirical equation describing this relationship is presented by using a large set of accelerograms. Attenuation
equations are developed to estimate peak ground velocity (PGV) as a function of earthquake magnitude and source-to-site distance. In addition, a predictive equation for spectral shapes
of PSV (i.e., PSV normalized by PGV) is presented as a continuous function of the undamped natural period of SDOF oscillators. The model is independent of PGV, and can be used in conjunction with any available PGV attenuation relation applicable to near-fault ground motion exhibiting forward-directivity effects. Furthermore, viscous
damping of the SDOF is included in the model as a continuous parameter, eliminating the use of so-called damping correction
factors. Finally, simple equations relating force reduction factors and displacement ductility of elasto-plastic SDOF systems
are presented. |
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