It is hypothesized that interplay of earthquake, soil, foundation and structure (SFS) dynamic characteristic, and their interaction in time domain, control the behavior of SFS system during earthquakes. Moreover, (passive and active) control of spatial and temporal location of seismic energy dissipation (preferably in soil) can improve safety and economy of SFS systems. Such energy dissipation ...

S U M M A R Y Theoretical studies on ambient seismic noise (ASN) predict that complete Green’s function between seismic stations can be retrieved from cross correlation. However, only fundamental mode surface waves emerge in most studies involving real data. Here we show that Mohoreflected body wave (SmS) and its multiples can be identified with ASN for station pairs near their critical distanc...

Liquid storage cylindrical containers are built for storing a variety of liquids. The seismic behavior of tanks is, however, quite complex problem. The interaction of tank and liquid can be simplified with the concept of generalized single-degree-of-freedom systems representing the convective, rigid impulsive and flexible impulsive vibration modes. This paper presents the theoretical background...

Accurate evaluation of damping ratios involving soilstructure interaction (SSI) effects is the prerequisite for seismic design of in-situ buildings. This study proposes a combined approach to identify damping ratios of SSI systems based on ambient excitation technique. The proposed approach is illustrated with main test process, sampling principle and algorithm steps through an engineering exam...

The main purpose of the paper is the numerical analysis of seismic site effects in Caracas (Venezuela). The analysis is performed considering the Boundary Element Method in the frequency domain. A numerical model including a part of the local topography is considered, it involves a deep alluvial deposit on an elastic bedrock. The amplification of seismic motion (SH-waves, weak motion) is analyz...

The way fractures affect seismic waves depends on fracture mechanical parameters, such as compliance and saturating fluid, and on their geometric properties, such as dimensions and spacing. When fractures are small relative to the seismic wavelength, waves will be weakly affected by fractures, and in effective medium theory, a zone comprised of many small fractures is equivalent to a homogeneou...

Due to randomness of seismic load, it is difficult to predict the complexity of the soil, pile, structures and their system. Presently, there isn’t a better way to explain and simulate the dynamic interaction of soil-pile-structure completely and precisely. Based on the stiffness expressions of interaction, the improved physical and mathematical models are setup to reflect the basic mass, stiff...