Zoning Verification in Mexico City Using Strong Motions of the M7.1 Puebla-Morelos Earthquake of September 19, 2017
University of Oregon; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
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Abstract
Mexico City suffers extensive damage from large earthquakes that originate at far distances due mainly to densely built areas on a filled lakebed. Seismic design codes in Mexico recognize the site-specific issues in Mexico City by acknowledging zones that represent lakebed as being riskier compared to other Mexico City areas. At the time of the 19 September 1985 M8.1 Michoacán Earthquake, (a) the seismic zoning map comprised only three zones (Hills [now Zone I], Transition [now Zone II] and Lake Zone [now Zone III] and (b) a limited number of permanent strong motion stations (~6) existed. Since, 1985 the seismic zonation maps have evolved: (a) the Lake Zone (now Zone III) into 4 sub-zones (a, b, c and d) and (b) the number of strong motion stations has increased significantly (~25) and recorded the 19 September 2017 M7.1 Puebla-Morelos earthquake. To identify the site frequency [f] (period [T]) at the specific location of a strong motion station within a particular zone or sub-zone (Zone I, II and III a,b,c,d), two well-known methods (H/H and H/V) for determining spectral ratios are employed using these records. The predominant site periods identified by both methods are in good agreement with those interpolated from the zoning-site period maps of Mexico City in the 2004 Seismic Design Code. Such verification is a testament to the benefits of improved zoning and greater distribution of strong motion network stations, and sets a good example for applications in other seismic regions.
Suggested Citation
Celebi, M., Sahakian, V., Melgar, D., Quintanar, L., 2022, Zoning Verification in Mexico City Using Strong Motions of the M7.1 Puebla-Morelos Earthquake of September 19, 2017, in Applied Technology Council workshop Nov 2018, Queenstown, New Zealand, November 12-14, 2018, p. P5-4-1-P5-4-8.
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| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Zoning Verification in Mexico City Using Strong Motions of the M7.1 Puebla-Morelos Earthquake of September 19, 2017 |
| Year Published | 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Applied Technology Council |
| Contributing office(s) | Earthquake Science Center |
| Description | 8 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Conference publication |
| Larger Work Title | Applied Technology Council workshop Nov 2018 |
| First page | P5-4-1 |
| Last page | P5-4-8 |
| Conference Title | 17th U.S.-Japan-New Zealand Workshop on the Improvement of Structural Engineering and Resilience |
| Conference Location | Queenstown, New Zealand |
| Conference Date | November 12-14, 2018 |
| Country | Mexico |
| City | Mexico City |