Estimation of Site Dynamic Characteristics from Ambient Noise Measurements Using HVSR Method in Microzonation Study: Senggarang, Batu Pahat, Malaysia

2014 ◽  
Vol 931-932 ◽  
pp. 803-807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Fahmy Kamarudin ◽  
Mohd Effendi Daud ◽  
Zainah Ibrahim ◽  
Ibrahim Azmi ◽  
Mohamad Khairani Yub ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Ambient Noise ◽  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
Resonance Effect ◽  
Spectral Ratio ◽  
Boundary Area ◽  
Contour Maps ◽  
The North ◽  
Hvsr Method ◽  
Noise Measurements

Site dynamic characteristics evaluation of fundamental ground frequency, Fo and amplification factor, Ao in Senggarang region were presented in 2D and 3D contour maps (microzonation maps) based on the ambient noise measurements carried out using Lennartz 1 Hz tri-axial seismometer sensors. Reliability of Fo and Ao determined from the ambient noise technique has become the main key components in seismic hazard analysis, resonance effect assessment, predictions of sedimentary layer and shear wave velocity, through cheaper, non-destructive and quick methodology. 73 points of ambient noise records were analyzed using Horizontal-to-Vertical Spectral Ratio (HVSR) method in the boundary area of 800 m x 800 m with the grid spacing of 100 m x 100 m. Significant peaks of mean HVSR curves were checked against the criterions proposed by the SESAME guideline. Slight difference of the Fo contours pattern between the North-South (NS) and the East-West (EW) directions was observed, but vice versa to the Ao contours between both directions. Significant peaks of Fo values were distributed from 1.61 to 6.35 Hz, whereas the Ao values were found from 3.18 to 9.39. Wide gap between the ranges of Fo and Ao in respective direction have shown to the variation of sediment thicknesses. Meanwhile, dominance shape of significant peak from the HVSR curves may indicate to a large velocity contrast presence underneath the ground surfaces.

scholarly journals AMBIENT NOISE HORIZONTAL-TO-VERTICAL SPECTRAL RATIO FOR ASSESSING SITE EFFECTS IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS: THE CASE OF THESSALONIKI CITY ( NORTHERN GREECE )

2004 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 1467 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. Panou ◽  
N. Theodulidis ◽  
P. M. Hatzidimitriou ◽  
C. B. Papazachos ◽  
K. Stylianidis
Keyword(s):  
Fundamental Frequency ◽  
Ambient Noise ◽  
Spectral Ratio ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Macroseismic Data ◽  
Northern Greece ◽  
Contour Maps ◽  
Noise Measurements ◽  
The City ◽  
Amplitude Level

250 ambient noise measurements were performed in a dense grid (about 150mX150m) covering the historical center of the city of Thessaloniki (Northern Greece), that was strongly affected by the 20/6/1978 (M=6.5) damaging earthquake. The data were processed using the method of horizontal- to-vertical (H/V) spectral ratio (Nogoshi and Igarashi, 1971; Nakamura, 1989). In order to evaluate diurnal and seasonal variation (summer - winter) of the ambient noise H/V spectral ratio, systematic measurements were performed in eight sites. The fundamental frequency (fo) and the corresponding H/V amplitude level (Ao) from the ambient noise H/V spectral ratio for each site were calculated. Spatial interpolation of the fundamental frequency (fo) and the corresponding H/V amplitude level (Ao) was attempted between all points and respective contour maps were produced. Diurnal variation of the ambient noise H/V spectral ratio showed that it is preferable to perform measurements during the calm hours of a day, when manmade noise is relatively low. However, no systematic seasonal fluctuation effect on the ambient noise H/V spectral ratio was identified for the city of Thessaloniki. Contour maps of both fundamental frequency (fo) and corresponding H/V amplitude level (Ao) were compared versus the macroseismic data of the 1978 earthquake (Leventakis, 2003), as well as with related geological (IGME, 1978) and geotechnical (Anastasiadis et al., 2001) studies for the same area. Damage distribution due to 20/6/1978 earthquake (Penelis et al., 1985) was also converted to EMS_98 (European Macroseismic Scale, 1998). For seventy buildings, made of reinforced concrete, we have also compared the obtained results with the dynamic amplification of the buildings (Ubuilding) at the fundamental soil frequency (fo). The results encourage the use of ambient noise measurements along with the (H/V) spectral ratio technique as a nonexpensive and fast tool in microzonation studies to be carried out in urban environments.

scholarly journals ANALISIS TINGKAT RESIKO DAMPAK GEMPABUMI DI KABUPATEN CILACAP MENGGUNAKAN METODE DSHA DAN DATA MIKROTREMOR

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 73-89
Author(s):  
Kukuh Dialosa ◽  
Rustadi Rustadi ◽  
Bagus Sapto Mulyatno ◽  
Cecep Sulaeman
Keyword(s):  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
Soil Layer ◽  
Spectral Ratio ◽  
Dominant Frequency ◽  
Soil Class ◽  
Land Type ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Hvsr Method ◽  
Ability Factor ◽  
Microtremor Measurement

Soil mechanical research has been done in Cilacap Regency using DSHA method and microtremor data. This study aims to analyze the local land response to earthquakes based on the dominant frequency parameters (f0), amplification factor (A0), wave velocity VS30 and seismic hazard analysis through deterministic approach. This research uses 193 microtremor measurement points using a short period TDS-303 type (3 component) seismometer. Microtremor data were analyzed using the Horizontal to Vertical Spectral Ratio (HVSR) method in geopsy software. DSHA analysis refers to the source of the Lembang Fault earthquake and Java Subduction zone for deterministic calculations. Based on the analysis of HVSR method, Cilacap Regency is located on land type 1 (frequency 0-1.33 Hz) and soil type 2 (frequency 1,33-5 Hz) according to Kanai Classification (1983), dominated amplification value 1,104 to 8,171 times, then Dominated by soil class E (VS30 value 183 m / s) and soil class D (183 m / s VS30 366 m / s) according to NEHRP Classification (2000). This indicates that Cilacap Regency has high vulnerability to earthquake disaster. Based on the estimated value of PGA calculation method of DSHA, from the calculation of earthquake source Subduction obtained Java PGA bedrock 0,045 g - 0,0671 g and PGA surface rock 0,1926 g - 0,4855 g and calculation of Lembang Fault obtained PGA bedrock 0, 09 g - 0.025 g and PGA surface rocks 0.017 g - 0.089 g. Based on risk map analysis (combination of dominant frequency analysis, amplification, susceptibility factor and ability factor), the highest risk areas are Kec. Adipala, Kasugihan, Binangun, Nusawungun, Cil. Middle, Cil. South, Cil. North, allegedly the soil layer constituent area is a layer of thick and soft sediments. While the low risk of Kec. Majenang and Dayeuh Luhur.

scholarly journals Ambient Noise Analysis During Nyepi in Denpasar Using Horizontal-to-Vertical Spectral Ratio (HVSR) Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
I Putu Dedy Pratama ◽  
Dwi Karyadi Priyanto ◽  
Pande Komang Gede Arta Negara
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Noise ◽  
Seismic Vulnerability ◽  
Amplification Factor ◽  
Noise Analysis ◽  
Spectral Ratio ◽  
Vulnerability Index ◽  
Dominant Frequency ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Hvsr Method ◽  
Index Value

Nyepi Day is a unique tradition where outdoor human activities stop 24 hours a day. Denpasar City is the region that has the most significant impact on this change because it is the capital province. This study aims to determine the effect of Nyepi on ambient noise in Denpasar on March 25, 2020. We installed a TDS sensor at the Denpasar Geophysics Station for 3x24 hours ie when Nyepi Day, before and after Nyepi as comparative data. The data is processed by the HVSR method to get the value of dominant frequency and amplification factor every hour. Compared to the day before and after Nyepi, the dominant frequency increased during Nyepi and the amplification factor decreased during Nyepi. Seismic vulnerability index value at Nyepi is 24 where there is a decrease of index 3,904 with a day before and after Nyepi. This is showed that Nyepi Day affected ambient noise in Denpasar.

scholarly journals Microtremor HVSR analysis of heterogeneous shallow sedimentary structures at Pohang, South Korea

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 861-869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Su Young Kang ◽  
Kwang-Hee Kim ◽  
Jer-Ming Chiu ◽  
Lanbo Liu
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Spectral Ratio ◽  
Velocity Model ◽  
The North ◽  
Impedance Contrast ◽  
Resonance Frequencies ◽  
Single Station ◽  
Hvsr Method

Abstract We apply the single-station microtremor horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (HVSR) method to image the geometry of Pohang Basin, South Korea, which experienced the greatest earthquake damage in Korea during a series of anthropogenic earthquakes between November 2017 and February 2018. We collected and analysed the ambient seismic noise at 124 temporary stations. The resonance frequencies, which vary significantly across the area (0.35–19.86 Hz), were inverted to constrain the depth of the major impedance contrast, which is interpreted to be the sediment–bedrock interface beneath each station. The sedimentary layer thickness is generally thin in the north and thickens to the southern and central parts of the basin, where the depth to bedrock is up to 340 m. We compare the HVSR results with six borehole observations in the area, whose depth to bedrock ranges from 189 to 359 m. The sediment thicknesses obtained via the direct borehole measurements and HVSR method are comparable with each other. The resultant three-dimensional shape of the sedimentary basin provides crucial information for the microzonation of the Pohang area for seismic risk mitigation. It also provides a realistic initial velocity model for three-dimensional tomographic inversions to elucidate the detailed subsurface structure of the region.

scholarly journals A STUDY OF MICROTREMOR HVSR IN THE RIO-ANTIRIO AREA, (GREECE)

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 1194
Author(s):  
M.E. Norda ◽  
A. Prapiga ◽  
P. Paraskevopoulos ◽  
G.A Tselentis
Keyword(s):  
Fundamental Frequency ◽  
Main Part ◽  
Ambient Noise ◽  
Spectral Ratio ◽  
Recording Time ◽  
Seismic Stations ◽  
Central Greece ◽  
Hvsr Method

Horizontal to Vertical Spectral Ratio (HVSR) method has been applied on ambient noise records at the Rio- Antirio area (central Greece). The dataset used was recorded during 7 days by 12 temporary seismic stations deployed in the area. The stations were laid out along a profile and their interval was approximately 500m. The main part of the processing was done using Geopsy software. The aim of this study was to estimate the fundamental frequency at the station sites and its variation with time and azimuth. The processing results showed that for most stations along the profile, the peaks of the HVSR curve are not strong enough and often there are, more than one, peaks, which seem to be persistent during the whole recording time. When taking the azimuth into account, some of the stations show dominant and persistent directions were the HVSR ratio is stronger, while it has been observed that this direction could vary for different frequency peaks of the same stations. Finally, the top sediment layer’s geometry and thickness were estimated using Vs velocity results from nearby crosshole measurements.

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