An Introduction to Ground Motion and Geological Hazards Assessment

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in seismic evaluation and analysis of ground motion and geological hazards. Here is what ias discussed: 1. SPECIFICATION OF GROUND MOTION, 2. DESIGN PARAMETERS FOR GROUND MOTION A, 3. DESIGN PARAMETERS FOR GROUND MOTION B, 4. SITE-SPECIFIC DETERMINATION OF GROUND MOTION, 5. GEOLOGIC HAZARDS