Application of Site-Specific Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Foundation-Structure Interaction in Christchurch
Abstract A site-specific geotechnical engineering approach was proposed as part of a seismic retrofit design of a multi-storey building in Christchurch CBD (Central Business District). Various analytical techniques were utilized including Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA), development of time histories, Site Specific Response Analysis (SSRA),…