Discussion on "Implications of surface wave data measurement uncertainty on seismic ground response analysis" by Jakka et al. Issue 74 (July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Comina, Cesare; Foti, Sebastiano
• Is Part Of: Soil dynamics and earthquake engineering. Issue 74(2015:Jul.)
• Page Start: 89
• Page End: 91
• Publication Date: 2015-07
• Subjects: Soil dynamics -- Periodicals; Earthquake engineering -- Periodicals; Sols -- Dynamique -- Périodiques; Génie parasismique -- Périodiques; 624.176205
• DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2014.10.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0267-7261

Abstract

Abstract: The discussion deals with the effect of shear wave velocity uncertainties on 1D seismic ground response analysis. In particular, the paper refers to uncertainties deriving from the solution of the inverse problem in surface wave methods. We address some issues related to the evaluation of "equivalent" profiles from surface wave data, the inversion strategy and the numerical simulation of seismic site response. The pitfalls in the analyses point out the need for more refined studies to draw general conclusions on the subject.