Development of a geotechnical and geophysical database for seismic zonation of the Ankara Basin, Turkey

Kockar M. K., Akgun H.

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY, vol.55, no.1, pp.165-176, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 55 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00254-007-0973-6
  • Journal Name: ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.165-176
  • Keywords: seismic zonation, seismic hazard assessment, seismic and geotechnical site characterization, correlations of in-situ measurements, quaternary sediments, Ankara, Turkey, VELOCITY, GEOLOGY
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Engineering geological and geotechnical site characteristics were assessed and seismic hazard studies performed for the Upper Pliocene to Pleistocene fluvial and Quaternary alluvial and terrace deposits for a site west of Ankara, Turkey. Sediment conditions were determined and a soil profile was characterized by surface geophysical methods. These studies were integrated with existing in-situ characterization studies to create a seismic and geotechnical database for the site. A seismic zonation map of the site was then prepared. Site classification systems were assigned to account for site effects in relation to seismic hazard assessments. The consequences of the seismic hazards were investigated and recommendations were presented.