Session 6B: Seismic Zonation: Earthquake Risk Assessment with Earthquake Risk Management, Microzonation Projects in California and Worldwide, Use of Building Codes to Reduce Earthquake Hazards

An alternative Method for Probabilistic Seismic-Hazard Assessment: A Case Study of Three Cities

Hing-Ho Tsang, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Saman Yaghmaei-Sabegh, University of Tabriz, Iran
P. Anbazhagan, Indian Institute of Science, India
M. Neaz Sheikh, University of Wollongong, Australia
T. G. Sitharam, Indian Institute of Science, India
J. S. Vinod, University of Wollongong, Australia

San Diego, California

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

An Upgrade of the Microzonation Study of the Centre of Tirana City

Llambro Duni, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania
Luljeta Bozo, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania
Neki Kuka, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania
Enkela Begu, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania

San Diego, California

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Analysis of Earthquake Site Response and Site Classification for Seismic Design Practices

Gloria M. Estrada, Suramericana S.A., Colombia

San Diego, California

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Calibration of Soil Amplification Factors for Real-Time Ground-Motion Scenarios in Italy

Simone Barani, University of Genoa, Italy
Roberto De Ferrari, University of Genoa, Italy
Gabriele Ferretti, University of Genoa, Italy
Daniele Spallarossa, University of Genoa, Italy

San Diego, California

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Characterization of the Elastic Displacement Demand: Case Study - Sofia City

Ivanka Paskaleva, Central Laboratory Seismic Mechanics and Earthquake Engineering (CLSMEE), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), Bulgaria
Mihaela Kouteva, Central Laboratory Seismic Mechanics and Earthquake Engineering (CLSMEE), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), Bulgaria
Franco Vaccari, DST-University of Trieste, Italy
Giuliano F. Panza, DST-University of Trieste, Italy

San Diego, California

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Comparison of Liquefaction Potential Evaluation Based on Different Field Tests

Syed M. Ali Jawaid, M.M.M. Engineering College, India

San Diego, California

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Evaluating Seismicity Parameters of Sanandaj, Iran Based on Instrumental Earthquakes

Kaveh Andisheh, University of Kurdistan, Iran
Gholamreza Ghodrati Amiri, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran
Motaza Taghizadeh, Saqhez Center of Education of Applied Science, Iran

San Diego, California

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Geotechnical and Seismic Risk Evaluation in Urban Areas

Piera Paola Capilleri, University of Catania, Italy
Michele Maugeri, University of Catania, Italy
Erminia Raciti, University of Catania, Italy

San Diego, California

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Geotechnical Preconditions for Skyscrapers Construction in Bulgaria and Seismic Risk Aspect

Chavdar V. Kolev, University of Transport, Bulgaria
Martina G. Perikliyska, “Perikal 2003” Ltd., Bulgaria

San Diego, California

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

GIS-Based Identification of Topographic Sites in Italy with Significant Ground Motion Amplification Effects

Vera Pessina, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Italy
Emilia Fiorini, EUCENTRE, Italy
Roberto Paolucci, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

San Diego, California

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Preparation the Site Specific Spectrum for Civil Regions of Zagross Mountains

Kaveh Andisheh, University of Kurdistan, Iran
Seydeh Sara Hossini, University of Kurdistan, Iran
Mortaza Taghizadeh, Saqhez Center of Education of Applied Science, Iran

San Diego, California

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Seismic Microzonation of the Texcoco Lake Area, Mexico

Luis Osorio Flores, Instituto de Ingeniería, UNAM, Mexico
Juan M. Mayoral Villa, Instituto de Ingeniería, UNAM, Mexico
Miguel P. Romo, Instituto de Ingeniería, UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico 04510

San Diego, California

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The Meaning of Eurocode 8 and Induced Seismicity for Earthquake Engineering in The Netherlands

J. W. R. Brouwer, Volker Wessels Stevin Geotechniek, The Netherlands
T. Van Eck, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, The Netherlands
F. H. Goutbeek, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, The Netherlands
A. C. W. M. Vrouwenvelder, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

San Diego, California

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Uniform Seismic Hazard Spectra of Sanandaj, Iran

Kaveh Andisheh, University of Kurdistan, Iran
Gholamreza Ghodrati Amiri, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran
Seyed Ali Razavian Amrei, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran

San Diego, California

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM