Author:
Oouchi Taishi,Tsuchi Hiroyuki,Ota Tetsuya,Hane Koji,Sasaki Toru
Abstract
AbstractAccording to recent seismic observation records, there are some cases where unexpectedly large seismic motion was observed deep underground and that was larger than at the surface. The factors influencing such phenomena are assumed to be deep geological structures with topographic irregularity, velocity structure and non-linearity of subsurface layers. These factors should be taken into account in the earthquake-resistant design of a geological repository. The influence of a deep underground geological structure with topographic irregularity on ground motion has been studied and it has been confirmed that such a structure have a significant impact on ground motion and the constructive interference of waves may result in strong earthquake ground motion in the vicinity of a structural boundary deep underground.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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