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The investigation of soil–structure resonance of historical buildings using seismic refraction and ambient vibrations HVSR measurements: a case study from Trabzon in Turkey

Babacan A. E., Akın Ö.

Acta Geophysica

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2018

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Vol. 66, no. 6

1413--1433

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In this study, two different historical structures built in Trabzon have been processed by ambient vibrations and seismic refraction measurements. One of the investigated historical structures is the Atatürk Pavilion built in the nineteenth century, and the other one is Hagia Sophia which was built in the thirteenth century. These two buildings are among the most important historical buildings in Trabzon and are very important for the tourism of the city. In order to determine peak/s frequency and amplitude from the horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratios (HVSRs), we have performed several measurements of ambient vibrations both inside (at different floors) and outside (on the ground) of structures. We have also conducted seismic prospecting to evaluate the vertical 1D and 2D profile of longitudinal and shear seismic waves, Vp and Vs, respectively. To this purpose, we have performed seismic refraction tomography and MASW. Ambient vibrations and seismic measurements were compared with each other. The results show that average predominant frequencies and HVSR amplitudes of inside and outside of Atatürk Pavilion are 4.0 Hz, 7.8 Hz and 2.6, 2.3, respectively. The Vp values vary from 300 to 2070 m/s, and the Vs for maximum effective depth is up to 790 m/s in Atatürk Pavilion. On the other hand, average predominant frequencies and HVSR amplitudes of inside and outside of Hagia Sophia and its tower are 4.7, 4.4 and 2.4 Hz and 1.6, 1.8 and 6.9, respectively. Vp values range from 450 to 2200 m/s, and Vs for maximum effective depth is also up to 1000 m/s in Hagia Sophia. The frequency values (F0 = Vs/4 h) calculated from the velocities up to the maximum effective depth for Atatürk Pavilion are in good agreement with the predominant frequency values determined from ambient vibrations. Atatürk Pavilion and Hagia Sophia soils have been classed according to Eurocode 8 by using VS30 values. The class was defined as “B.” Moreover, the bedrock in studied area is basalt. The high Vp and Vs values are also compatible with the lithology. The HVSR curves measured at the Hagia Sophia show the presence of clear peaks when compared to the Atatürk Pavilion. At the same time, there are marked velocity changes in the Vs sections calculated in both areas. As a result, in both areas there are significant impedance contrasts in the subsoil. However, this impedance contrast is more evident in Hagia Sophia. This could be also compatible with a lithological transition. The possible soil–structure interaction was investigated by using all the results and evaluated in terms of resonance risk. It is thought that the probability of resonance risk at Atatürk Pavilion is low according to the ambient vibrations measurements. However, resonance risk should be taken into consideration at Hagia Sophia site since the predominant frequency values are very close to each other. Finally, this site should be investigated in detail and necessary precautions should be taken against the risk of resonance.

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Możliwości oceny stanu technicznego wałów przeciwpowodziowych na podstawie badań geofizyki inżynierskiej

Ostrowski S., Lasocki M.

Przegląd Geologiczny

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2014

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Vol. 62, nr 10/2

671--679

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Catastrophic floodings caused by floodbank and dam failures draw attention to urgent need of modernization of these facilities in Poland. The task specified above requires precise and fast methods of technical condition assessment of existing facilities. Present method of assessment of the geotechnical parameters of flood embankments and its geological setting is limited to sampling and geotechnical probing in discrete intervals, which are too sparse to recognize zones of weakening or unfavourable geologic conditions that might constitute critical zones for floodbank stability. This paper presents results and conclusions of experimental survey concluded in 2014 attempting to apply near-surface geophysical methods to floodbank condition assessment. In author's opinion, three techniques applied yielded most reliable results. Moreover the methods – electric resistivity tomography; seismic refraction tomography and multichannel analysis of surface waves can be optimised for utilisation for fast surveys on floodbanks. Authors give attention to results of above mentioned three geophysical methods and only briefly discuss the applicability of other near-surface geophysical methods for issues concerning floodbank technical condition.

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Płytkie badania geofizyczne z wykorzystaniem sejsmiki inżynierskiej oraz tomografii elektrooporowej

Ostrowski S., Pacanowski G.

Biuletyn Państwowego Instytutu Geologicznego

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2011

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nr 446 (1)

215--223

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W artykule wymieniono i omówiono kilka przykładów badań geofizycznych (i ich wyników) wykonanych przez Przedsiębiorstwo Badań Geofizycznych Sp. z o.o., dotyczących płytkiej prospekcji ośrodka geologicznego. Przedstawione przykłady odnoszą się do badań, w których wykorzystano najnowsze technologie z dziedziny sejsmiki inżynierskiej i tomografii elektrooporowej. Omówiono podstawowe aspekty praktyczne w odniesieniu do potencjalnych możliwości zastosowania tych metod w geologii inżynierskiej.

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The article presents and discusses a few examples of the results of geophysical surveys carried out by the PBG Ltd., for the near surface prospecting of the rock medium. The presented examples refer to studies that use the newest technologies in engineering seismics and electric resistivity tomography. Fundamental practical aspects in relation to potential applications of these methods in engineering geology are discussed.