Ground Motion Analysis

  • Waveform processing and generation of ground motion database including ground motion amplitudes, duration, and intensity
  • Linear and nonlinear amplification analysis
  • Analysis of the effect of rupture direction on ground-motion amplitudes
  • Evaluation and estimation of appropriate ground motion prediction equations and calibration to data
  • Generation of ShakeMaps
  • Analysis of the damage potential of earthquake ground motions
  • Waveform selection and simulation for engineering applications