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Seismic velocity site characterization of 10 Arizona strong-motion recording stations by spectral analysis of surface wave dispersion

Open-File Report 2016-1208
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20161208

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Abstract

Vertical one-dimensional shear wave velocity (VS) profiles are presented for strong-motion sites in Arizona for a suite of stations surrounding the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. The purpose of the study is to determine the detailed site velocity profile, the average velocity in the upper 30 meters of the profile (VS30), the average velocity for the entire profile (VSZ), and the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) site classification. The VS profiles are estimated using a non-invasive continuous-sine-wave method for gathering the dispersion characteristics of surface waves. Shear wave velocity profiles were inverted from the averaged dispersion curves using three independent methods for comparison, and the root-mean-square combined coefficient of variation (COV) of the dispersion and inversion calculations are estimated for each site.

Suggested Citation

Kayen, R.E., Carkin, B.A., and Corbett, S.C., 2017, Seismic velocity site characterization of 10 Arizona strong-motion recording stations by spectral analysis of surface wave dispersion: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2016–1208, 32 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20161208.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

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Table of Contents

  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Study Sites
  • Rayleigh Wave Dispersion
  • Results
  • References Cited
  • Appendix 1. Site Data
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Seismic velocity site characterization of 10 Arizona strong-motion recording stations by spectral analysis of surface wave dispersion
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2016-1208
DOI 10.3133/ofr20161208
Year Published 2017
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Description 32 p.
Country United States
State Arizona
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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