This is a list of free and opensource software for geophysical data processing and interpretation. The usgs collaborates with organizations such as the building seismic safety council that develop model building and bridge design codes to make seismic. Seismic design technology for new buildings the 2015 nehrp recommended seismic provisions. Seismic hazard, risk, and design for south america bssa, 2018 2010 conference proceedings. The usgs has incorporated globalscale sets of seismic design parameter values into the tool. Then, the usgs calculates values of seismic design parameters based on usgs hazard values and in accordance with design code procedures. As an objectoriented framework, opensha can accomodate arbitrarily complex e. Seismic load design software programs for structural.
You can quickly and effectively analyze and monitor their seismic acquisition projects. The material presented in this web application should not be used or relied upon for any specific application without competent examination and verification of its accuracy, suitability and applicability by engineers. The usgs collaborates with organizations that develop building codes for buildings, bridges, and other structures to make seismic design parameter values. Sitebuilt shearwall designer simpson strongtie site.
This program uses the ibc 2009 code only to determine the seismic design category, while ibc 2009 code section 16. Seismic solutions, earthquake resistant structures. Seismic design web service documentation usgs earthquake. Notice that free and opensource requires that the source code is available. Software by usgs macray is a general purpose twodimensional seismic raytracer for macintosh. Omni 3d is a powerful program designed for seismic survey design and modeling. I believe that usgs used to have hazmaps where you can provide a location by its coordinates, and you can get this information. Geological surveys maps of earthquake shaking hazards provide information essential to creating and updating the seismic design provisions of building codes and insurance rates used in the united states. Six straight years of at least 97% growth have expanded the team from its five san diego founders with experience in enterprise content management to over 550 employees across 9 different offices around the world. A this software is preliminary or provisional and is subject to revision. Both these exploration programs generated a vast amount of data, analyses, and documents, much of which is presented.
Seismic design maps usgs earthquake hazard program. Software by usgs the product distribution layer pdl is a usgs platform for exchanging information about seismic events such as earthquakes and landslides. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the usgs or the u. The values and coordinates are based on the earthquake ground motion maps in, equivalently, the 2009 nehrp. The most recent edition of the asce 7 standard minimum design loads and.
Aug 21, 2019 nicolas luco is a research structural engineer with the u. Advanced analysis modules in the software enable you to examine geometry effects. Seismic design maps from various design code reference documents are available below as pdf files. Seaocc and oshpd have developed this website interface that queries the u. Where to get usgs seismic information for sds, sd1, etc. Technical resources seismic design and qualification. Marc was named a san diego top tech exec by the san diego business journal in 2016. Seismic compliance refers to the use of approved systems and designs that meet the seismic design requirements of a building project to provide life safety to occupants and maintain building function during and after an earthquake. The next update of the nshm for the conterminous u. Regional minimum and maximum seismic design map values. Acteq provides game changing 3d seismic survey design software and innovative, experienced personnel. Table 2 summarizes the potential seismic risk associated with buildings in the various seismic design categories and the primary protective measures required for structures in each of the categories. Seismic is the single source for managing, automating and distributing all of your sales content, allowing you to eliminate redundant systems and unnecessary manual processes. Part or all of this report is presented in portable document format pdf.
Usgs spectral response maps and their relationship with. Hash is designed to produce stable highquality focal mechanisms, and tests the solution. We offer a wide range of software tools created by or for the usgs and used to display, create, and interpret data from a variety of sources. Digital content management for sales seismic sales process. Seismic hazard maps, hazard tools, and other products. Significantly, a new set of maps will be provided in figure 301.
Geographic coordinates of these maxima and minima are also provided. This software is preliminary or provisional and is subject to revision. Ibc2009e analysis of seismic loading per ibc2009 code. The web app performs a technical analysis that provides actual drift, uplift values and post compression for a wind or seismic lateral load.
If one wants to estimate the probabilistic value of spectral acceleration for a period between the periods listed, one could use the method reported in the open file report 95596, usgs spectral response maps and their use in seismic design forces in building codes. Ed is the cofounder and president of seismic, where he leads the companys gotomarket. The usgs has developed a preliminary seismic hazard model using available seismic catalogs, fault databases, and hazard methodologies to help facilitate discussions and to ascertain data requirements and availability. The list is split into broad categories, depending on the intended use of the software and its scope of functions. The commaseparated values csv files below provide maximum and minimum ss, s1, and pga values for each of the 50 states plus washington, d. By integrating our diverse scientific expertise, we understand complex natural science phenomena and provide scientific products that lead to solutions. A guide for practicing engineers, second edition, gcr 1691741, nehrp seismic design technical brief no.
Displays seismic design data for locations around the world. Ground motions for design usgs powerpoint presentation. Fema offers a variety of earthquakerelated information resources. The seismic restraint force for various components is also calculated. Geological survey for computing seismic design parameters compatible with various building code reference documents. Tracking the amount of sediment and the flow rate of rivers helps mitigate flooding hazards. Navy and later the usgs, this exploration program collected over 12,000 line miles of seismic data and drilled 28 exploratory wells. California hazard maps california geological survey. Volcanically disturbed areas are highly susceptible to erosion and redistribution of material therefore the landscape changes frequently. He serves as a liaison between the usgs national seismic hazard mapping.
Nicolas luco is a research structural engineer with the u. The usgs requests that the earthquake hazard community bring to our attention new earthquake source and ground motion data or models that could be included in the national seismic hazard model nshm updates. This requires intensive, longterm monitoring to document sediment type and size, identify areas where sediment is eroded and deposited, and determine the rate and volume of sediment transport. Geological survey for calculating parameter values from various seismic design reference documents. Feb 11, 2016 the usgs has incorporated globalscale sets of seismic design parameter values into the tool. Helping sales find the right content is just the start of the conversation.
Usgs spectral response maps and their relationship with seismic design forces in building codes by e. Seismic hazard curves and uniform hazard response spectra for. Opensha is an opensource, javabased platform for conducting seismic hazard analysis sha. The usgs seismic design maps and tools for engineers is a great resource for quickly finding seismic design coefficients for different design codes. Worldwide seismic design tool documentation usgsearthquake. Ibc2015 web service documentation usgs earthquake hazard. Seismic design maps application provides seismic design parameter values from the following design code editions. As noted in table 2, structures are assigned to a seismic design category based. Seismic sales enablement enterprise sales content management. The usgs is committed to preserving these data on behalf of the academic community and the nation. This section will discuss the basis of seismic design requirements, define the seismic variables, discuss the seismic. Seismic hazard curves and uniform hazard response spectra for the united state s a user guide to accompany open file report 01 436 a. The national archive of marine seismic surveys namss is a marine seismic reflection data archive consisting of data acquired by or contributed to u.
The data from these maps can be read more easily using our u. The program can be used for the planning, execution and analysis of land, marine, transition zone, vsp and multicomponent surveys. National petroleum reservealaska data archive usgs. Design ground motions ground motion parameter values for the design of buildings, bridges, and other structures. The acquisition system used to collect the seismic data presented in this report, may have added 6 ms to the top of each seismic trace. Software by usgs hash is a fortran 77 code that computes doublecouple earthquake focal mechanisms from pwave first motion polarity observations, and optionally sp amplitude ratios. Seismic design maps web services due to insufficient resources and the recent development of similar web tools by third parties, the usgs has replaced its former u. To date, all globalscale sets of parameter values referenced by the tool are based upon peak ground acceleration pga values with a 10% probability of exceedance in 50 years from the global seismic hazard assessment program gshap study. Founded in 2010, seismic has quickly grown to become the global leader in sales enablement. He serves as a liaison between the usgs national seismic hazard mapping project and the american society of civil engineers asce seismic subcommittees for the asce 7 and 41 standards, among other building code committees. Rockplane is a software tool for the evaluation of localized instability rocky elements affected by seismic movements andor by presence of water pressures within intersurface fractures. The usgs has incorporated globalscale sets of seismic design.
Usgs earthquake hazards program, responsible for monitoring, reporting, and researching earthquakes and earthquake hazards. The design code developers first decide how usgs earthquake hazard information should be applied in design practice. Derivation of ibc design maps the ground motions for design that are mapped in the ibc are based on, but not identical to, the usgs probabilistic seismic hazard analysis psha maps for 2% in 50 years probability of exceedance 0. In addition, workshops are held for feedback and comments. Seismic design web service documentation beta web services produced by the u. Instruments at gaging stations measure the water level, or stage, of rivers every 15 minutes, and automated pumping samplers collect frequent water samples for laboratory analysis.
The software has not received final approval by the u. While the information presented on this website is believed to be correct, seaoc oshpd and its sponsors and contributors assume no responsibility or liability for its accuracy. Thats one of the many jobs of a structural engineer. In addition to the content provided on its earthquake web pages, these resources range from reports, handbooks, guides, and manuals to posters, software, webbased tools, and instructional materials. Here we present maps, data, and tools for engineers interested in seismic design of buildings and bridges. The usgs collaborates with organizations such as the building seismic safety council that develop model building and bridge design codes to make seismic design parameter values available to engineers. Originally written to trace rays through 2dimensional pwave models, macray has grown to support 2d models defined in vp, vs and density. Omni 3d seismic survey design software helps you create optimal 2d and 3d designs for land, marine, oceanbottom cable obc, transition zone, vertical seismic profile vsp, and multicomponent surveys. Fighting the floods usgs response to louisiana floods part of larger flood science mission read story. A second extensive exploration program was operated between 1974 and 1982. Geological survey usgs web servers and retrieves the seismic design. Source code on the cdrom and most of the manuals are now available through the earthquake engineering online archive.
The simpson strongtie sitebuilt shearwall designer web application was created to facilitate the design of sitebuilt, engineered, wood shearwalls. National archive of marine seismic surveys home usgs. However, since no bathymetric data was simultaneously collected with the seismic data we have no way of proving that the added 6 ms does exist for this data set. Nonstructural components represent a high percentage of a projects capital investment. The usgs collaborates with organizations that develop building codes for buildings, bridges, and other structures to make seismic design parameter values available to engineers. Geologismiki x 5 usgs x 5 geomotions, llc x 4 geostru software x 3. Acteq 3d seismic survey design software and services. This web application is designed to be developed locally on a developers desktop or laptop, and will later be deployed on the usgs earthquake hazards program website.
Usgs software to calculate ss, s1, sms, sm1, sds, sd1. It provides a standard method for bundling textual and multimedia data into a package called a product. The nisee software library cdrom, a collection of research software developed from the 1960s through the early 1990s, is sold out. Seismic design maps and tools for engineers usgs the. National seismic hazard maps provide updated estimates of 2% in 50year uniform hazard spectra uhs of median rotd50 ground motions the design values of asce 710 were derived from the 2009. Earthquake scenarios earthquake scenarios describe the expected ground motions and effects of specific hypothetical large earthquakes. Geological survey usgs recently completed new probabilistic seismic hazard maps for the united states.
Usgs software to calculate ss, s1, sms, sm1, sds, sd1 based on zip cod minorchord2000 structural 26 jun 08 17. In chapter 3, the seismic design category shortperiod design spectral response acceleration maps will be updated to match the new usgs nehrp seismic maps. About us acteq 3d seismic survey design software and services. Aashto lrfd guide specifications for seismic design of. Hanson the maps from openfile report 95596 are listed in each of the appendix links on the right. Seismic design maps home current about report an issue contact. The usgs and its partners monitor and report earthquakes, assess earthquake. Could someone point me a source for usgs information on sds, sd1, etc.
Usgs earthquake hazards program, responsible for monitoring, reporting, and. Below are the main categories of fema earthquake publications and tools. Usgs software tools for sitespecific ground motion hazard analysis. Digital canal has seismic load design software specifically designed to find that information. Foreign hazard maps includes afghanistan, sumatra, state of gujarat,india. These new maps are based on the worst case assumption for site class. New updated science design values are based on the usgs updates of the national seismic hazard maps. Its not always easy trying to find out how strong your building is or will be. Prior to seismic, marc served as senior director of software engineering at emc and director at document sciences, which was acquired by emc in 2008. Learn more about animal population analysis, and access, explore, and download u. Usgs software tools for sitespecific ground motion hazard. Seismic load design software for structural engineering.
Seismic design maps web applications with web services that can be used through third. Government as to the functionality of the software and related material nor shall the fact of release constitute any such warranty. Apr, 2011 the usgs seismic design maps and tools for engineers is a great resource for quickly finding seismic design coefficients for different design codes here we present maps, data, and tools for engineers interested in seismic design of buildings and bridges. By combining a continuous record of a rivers stage with frequent measurements of water discharge and suspendedsediment. Nucleus uses s ensor locations, receiver array and source geometries on the surface, recording instruments and filters, as well as structural and petrophysical information, extracted from the recorded data at the reservoir target. Quickly retrieve site structural design parameters specified by asce 710 and asce 716, including wind, seismic, snow, ice, rain, flood, and tsunami.
It is being provided to meet the need for timely best science. It is important to understand the recording parameters when designing a survey and the relationship between cause and effect. Then the usgs calculates gridded values of seismic design parameters based. Urban seismic hazards includes california, central and eastern u.
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