Response spectral matching is a process in which a real recorded earthquake ground motion is modified such that its response spectrum matches a desired target spectrum across a range of periods. Spectral matching algorithms aim to minimise artificial adjustments introduced to the seed, such that original non-stationary characteristics, such as velocity pulses commonly observed in ground motions...

Historical masonry arch bridges which might be vulnerable to natural disasters are important part of the cultural heritage. Natural disasters, especially earthquakes can inflict damage these structural systems. This paper aims investigate a comparison effects near and far-fault ground motions on seismic response under different earthquakes. Kalender bridge is located in Ergani, Turkey selected ...

The Wenchuan earthquake of 12 May 2008 is the most destructive earthquake in China in the past 30 years in terms of property damage and human losses. In order to understand the earthquake process and the geo-morphological factors affecting the seismic hazard, we simulated the strong ground motion caused by the earthquake, incorporating three-dimensional (3D) earth structure, finite-fault ruptur...

Abstract This paper investigates the spatial correlation of response spectral accelerations from a set broadband physics-based ground motion simulations generated for Norcia (Central Italy) area by means SPEED software. We produce several ground-motion scenarios varying either slip distribution or hypocentral location as well magnitude to systematically explore impact such physical parameters o...