GeoSystems Consultants, Inc.

GeoSystems Consultants, Inc. - seismic

GeoSystems Consultants, Inc.
Engineering, Earth Sciences and
Geotechnical Laboratory Testing
165 Indiana Ave
Suite 2
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 654-9600 f: (215) 643-9440

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SEISMIC RISK ASSESSMENT & EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
The GeoSystems staff has special expertise in seismic geology and engineering, including identification of the causative fault, site response studies, seismic risk assessment, and liquefaction potential analysis and mitigation. GeoSystems personnel obtained much of this experience while performing preliminary safely analysis reports (PSARs) for highly sensitive nuclear power plants. Whether the project lies in California, well-known for its earthquakes, or in Pennsylvania, GeoSystems is able to provide the appropriate level of seismic evaluation.

GeoSystems Seismic Risk Assessment services include the following abilities:

Cataloguing the historical seismicity and regional tectonic structures for the site. Estimation of site intensities for important historic seismic events.

Identification of well-defined zones or regions contributing to the seismicity of the site ("hot spots") and establishment of recurrence intervals and the seismic capabilities for each zone. Areas within 200 miles of the site, and not belonging to any specific zones, are accounted for as background seismicity.

Selection of attenuation relationships for the seismic acceleration or intensity based on region-specific data, if available.

Seismic hazard analysis using state-of-practice methodology. Establishment of the relationship between peak horizontal acceleration versus the return period. Parametric studies to establish the design accelerations and return period curves. Selection of amplification factors if foundation materials are other than rock ("lithified geologic materials").

Geotechnical Analyses include the following:

Analysis of the capability of slopes to withstand the maximum horizontal acceleration from site-specific risk assessment, employing pseudo-static or dynamic methods.

Analysis of seismic response using computer programs "SHAKE" or "QUAD4".

Analysis of deformations of embankments occurring during strong ground motions using Newmark's method. (Deformations during shaking are normally very small and tolerable, therefore governing design.)

Assessment of liquefaction potential employing either a simplified approach using correlations or results of response analysis.

Evaluation of unstable areas such as those including poor foundation conditions, areas susceptible to mass movements, and Karst terrains.

GeoSystems Consultants, Inc. Engineering, Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Laboratory Testing 165 Indiana Ave Suite 2 Fort Washington, PA 19034 (215) 654-9600 f: (215) 643-9440
About Us	Geotechnical Engineering	Construction QA/QC	Seismic Risk	Geosynthetics Testing	Soils Testing	Landfills and Impoundments	Contact GeoSystems
SEISMIC RISK ASSESSMENT & EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING The GeoSystems staff has special expertise in seismic geology and engineering, including identification of the causative fault, site response studies, seismic risk assessment, and liquefaction potential analysis and mitigation. GeoSystems personnel obtained much of this experience while performing preliminary safely analysis reports (PSARs) for highly sensitive nuclear power plants. Whether the project lies in California, well-known for its earthquakes, or in Pennsylvania, GeoSystems is able to provide the appropriate level of seismic evaluation. GeoSystems Seismic Risk Assessment services include the following abilities: Cataloguing the historical seismicity and regional tectonic structures for the site. Estimation of site intensities for important historic seismic events. Identification of well-defined zones or regions contributing to the seismicity of the site ("hot spots") and establishment of recurrence intervals and the seismic capabilities for each zone. Areas within 200 miles of the site, and not belonging to any specific zones, are accounted for as background seismicity. Selection of attenuation relationships for the seismic acceleration or intensity based on region-specific data, if available. Seismic hazard analysis using state-of-practice methodology. Establishment of the relationship between peak horizontal acceleration versus the return period. Parametric studies to establish the design accelerations and return period curves. Selection of amplification factors if foundation materials are other than rock ("lithified geologic materials"). Geotechnical Analyses include the following: Analysis of the capability of slopes to withstand the maximum horizontal acceleration from site-specific risk assessment, employing pseudo-static or dynamic methods. Analysis of seismic response using computer programs "SHAKE" or "QUAD4". Analysis of deformations of embankments occurring during strong ground motions using Newmark's method. (Deformations during shaking are normally very small and tolerable, therefore governing design.) Assessment of liquefaction potential employing either a simplified approach using correlations or results of response analysis. Evaluation of unstable areas such as those including poor foundation conditions, areas susceptible to mass movements, and Karst terrains.

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