Procedures for combining site-specific site response with probabilistic seismic hazard analysis

What is it about?

Seismic hazard analyses are used to estimate the severity of ground motions in future earthquakes. These analyses are most often performed using models to predict ground shaking intensity that are not specifically tailored to the conditions at a particular site. This paper describes how such conditions can be accounted for and the impact of doing so.

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Why is it important?

Because seismic hazard analyses are used to develop lateral loads demands for the design of critical infrastructure, it is important that such analyses reliably affect local site conditions. This paper describes how this important objective can be achieved.