Abstract
In this study, the composite source model is applied to generate three-component rock motions at three bridge sites within the New Madrid Seismic Zone for various combinations of fault mechanism, moment magnitude, and distance. To take into account the uncertainties associated with the earthquake rupturing process, an equal-weight logic tree of all parameters in the composite source model is developed so that every parameter is within physical, geological, and seismological constraints. The results are validated by comparing the average of peak rock accelerations of the 100 simulations of each combination with those derived from an attenuation relation that is representative to the Central and Eastern United States. The characteristics of near-field motions are also examined.
Meeting Name
11th International Conference on Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering: The 3rd International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering (2004: Jan. 7-9, Berkeley, CA)
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Second Department
Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
- New Madrid Fault,
- Hard Rock Motions
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
Rights
© 2004 International Association for Earthquake Engineering, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-2004
Publication Date
01 Jan 2004
Citation Information
Genda Chen, Mostafa A. El-Engebawy, Yuehua Zeng, J. David Rogers, et al.. "Generation of Near-Field Rock Motions with a Composite Source Model within the New Madrid Seismic Zone"
Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering: The 3rd International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering (2004, Berkeley, CA) (2004)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/j-rogers/21/
