Model of Strong Ground Motions from Earthquakes in Central and Eastern North America: Best Estimates and Uncertainties

Research Article| January 01, 1997 Model of Strong Ground Motions from Earthquakes in Central and Eastern North America: Best Estimates and Uncertainties Gabriel R. Toro; Gabriel R. Toro Risk Engineering, Inc. 4155 Darley Ave., Suite A Boulder, CO 80303 (G.R.T.) Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Norman A. Abrahamson; Norman A. Abrahamson Pacific Gas and Electric Co. 245 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94111 (N.A.A.) Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar John F. Schneider John F. Schneider Impact Forecasting, L.L.C. 230 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60606 (J.F.S.) Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Seismological Research Letters (1997) 68 (1): 41–57. https://doi.org/10.1785/gssrl.68.1.41 Article history first online: 09 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Gabriel R. Toro, Norman A. Abrahamson, John F. Schneider; Model of Strong Ground Motions from Earthquakes in Central and Eastern North America: Best Estimates and Uncertainties. Seismological Research Letters 1997;; 68 (1): 41–57. doi: https://doi.org/10.1785/gssrl.68.1.41 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All ContentBy SocietySeismological Research Letters Search Advanced Search Abstract Ground-motion attenuation equations for rock sites in central and eastern North America are derived, based on the predictions of a stochastic ground-motion model. Four sets of attenuation equations are developed (i.e., 2 crustal regions × 2 magnitude scales). The associated uncertainties are derived by considering the uncertainties in parameter values, as well as those uncertainties associated with the ground-motion model itself. Comparison to data shows a reasonable agreement. Comparison to other attenuation functions for the region shows consistency with most attenuation functions in current use. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this article.