| Title | National shear wave measurement guidelines for Canadian seismic site assessment |
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| Author | Crow, H L ;
Hunter, J A; Bobrowsky, P T |
| Source | Proceedings of GeoManitoba 2012, the 65th Canadian Geotechnical Conference; 2012 p. 1-11 |
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| Year | 2012 |
| Alt Series | Earth Sciences Sector, Contribution Series 20120132 |
| Meeting | GeoManitoba 2012, 65th Canadian Geotechnical Conference; Winnipeg; CA; September 30 - October 3, 2012 |
| Document | book |
| Lang. | English |
| Media | paper |
| Related | This publication is related to Shear wave velocity
measurement guidelines for Canadian seismic site characterization in soil and rock |
| Subjects | engineering geology; geophysics; seismic waves; wave propagation; seismic velocities; building codes |
| Illustrations | profiles; logs |
| Program | Public Safety Geoscience National Guidelines for Natural Hazard Assessment and Mitigation |
| Released | 2012 01 01 |
| Abstract | In 2012/13, Natural Resources Canada will release a multi-volume series of Canadian geohazard-related guidelines for geoprofessionals. One of these volumes addresses technical and non-technical topics
specific to the measurement of shear wave velocities (Vs) for the assignment of seismic site categories, compliant with the 2010 National Building Code of Canada (NBCC). The volume covers the theory and limitations of 13 current and emerging Vs
measurement techniques, and includes key references, current states of engineering practice, data collection procedures and processing techniques, and recommended reporting requirements for each method. Guidance is also provided on complimentary
geophysical techniques for subsurface site reconnaissance. We anticipate that these Guidelines will be widely used by geophysicists, geotechnical engineers, municipal building code departments, and others who are involved in seismic site
classification following the 2010 NBCC. |
| GEOSCAN ID | 291531 |
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