A comparison of different methods for the estimation of NBCC 2005 seismic hazard site classification: A case study from the Toronto-York Spadina Subway extension project
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With recent changes to the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) in 2005 there has been an increasing demand for site classification based on dynamic shear wave velocity measurements of soil and rock. There are three seismic methods typically used for the NBCC seismic site classification; multichannel analysis of surface waves, vertical seismic profiling, and crosshole seismic testing. Typically only one of these methods is done at a site. The decision is usually based on site conditions, borehole accessibility, and cost considerations. In this paper we present a comparison of the three seismic methods and standard penetration tests completed at two sites to support the TorontoYork Spadina Subway Extension. The comparison of the four methods provides insight into the limitations and applicability of the different methods for NBCC seismic site classification. RÉSUMÉ Avec les changements récents du Code de Construction National du Canada (NBCC) de 2005, il y a eu une demande croissante pour la classification de site fondée sur les mesures dynamiques des vitesses des ondes de cisaillements du sol et des roches. Il y a trois méthodes sismiques typiquement utilisé pour la classification des sites sismiques d’après le NBCC; l'analyse modale des ondes de surface, le profil sismique vertical, et les mesures de diagraphies sismiques de trou à trou. Typiquement seulement une de ces méthodes est effectuée à un site. La décision est d'ordinaire fondée sur les conditions du site, l’accès au trou de forage, et les considérations de coût. Dans ce papier nous présentons une comparaison des trois méthodes sismiques et des essais de pénétration standard réalisés à deux sites pour le Projet d'Extension de la ligne de métro de Toronto-York Spadina. La comparaison de ces trois méthodes permet d’entrevoir les limitations et la validité d'application de ces méthodes différentes pour la classification de site sismique d’après le NBCC.
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