Ongoing development of a near-surface shear wave velocity (Vs) model for Christchurch using a region-specific CPT-Vs correlation (2015)

Type of Content
Conference Contributions - OtherPublisher
University of Canterbury. Civil and Natural Resources EngineeringCollections
Abstract
This paper summarizes the development of a region-wide surficial shear wave velocity model based on the combination of the large high-spatial-density database of cone penetration test (CPT) logs in and around Christchurch, New Zealand and a recently-developed Christchurch-specific empirical correlation between soil shear wave velocity and CPT. The ongoing development of this near-surface shear wave velocity model has applications for site characterization efforts via the development of maps of time-averaged shear wave velocities over specific depths, and the identification of regional similarities and differences in soil shear stiffness.
Citation
McGann, C.R., Bradley, B.A., Cubrinovski, M. (2015) Ongoing development of a near-surface shear wave velocity (Vs) model for Christchurch using a region-specific CPT-Vs correlation. Wellington, New Zealand: 12th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics, 22-25 Feb 2015. 8pp.This citation is automatically generated and may be unreliable. Use as a guide only.
Keywords
shear wave velocity; cone penetration test (CPT); site characterizationANZSRC Fields of Research
40 - Engineering::4005 - Civil engineering::400506 - Earthquake engineering37 - Earth sciences::3706 - Geophysics::370609 - Seismology and seismic exploration
05 - Environmental Sciences::0503 - Soil Sciences::050305 - Soil Physics
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