Taxonomy of κ: A Review of Definitions and Estimation Approaches Targeted to Applications
OJ Ktenidou, F Cotton… - Seismological …, 2014 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
In a way perhaps not dissimilar to stress drop (Atkinson and Beresnev, 1997), the high-
frequency attenuation parameter κ (kappa), introduced by Anderson and Hough (1984), is …
frequency attenuation parameter κ (kappa), introduced by Anderson and Hough (1984), is …
A review of near-surface QS estimation methods using active and passive sources
Seismic attenuation and the associated quality factor (Q) have long been studied in various
sub-disciplines of seismology, ranging from observational and engineering seismology to …
sub-disciplines of seismology, ranging from observational and engineering seismology to …
Analysis of the Origins of κ (Kappa) to Compute Hard Rock to Rock Adjustment Factors for GMPEs
C Van Houtte, S Drouet… - Bulletin of the …, 2011 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
The observable decay with frequency (f) of Fourier amplitude spectra for ground-motion
recordings is controlled by a parameter κ: exp (-πκf). We analyze data from the KiK-net …
recordings is controlled by a parameter κ: exp (-πκf). We analyze data from the KiK-net …
Scenario dependence of linear site‐effect factors for short‐period response spectral ordinates
PJ Stafford, A Rodriguez‐Marek… - Bulletin of the …, 2017 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Ground‐motion models for response spectral ordinates commonly partition site‐response
effects into linear and nonlinear components. The nonlinear components depend upon the …
effects into linear and nonlinear components. The nonlinear components depend upon the …
A Study on the Variability of Kappa (κ) in a Borehole: Implications of the Computation Process
OJ Ktenidou, C Gélis, LF Bonilla - Bulletin of the …, 2013 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Abstract Knowledge of the acceleration spectral shape is crucial to various applications in
engineering seismology. Spectral amplitude decays rapidly at high frequencies. introduced …
engineering seismology. Spectral amplitude decays rapidly at high frequencies. introduced …
Understanding the physics of kappa (κ): insights from a downhole array
OJ Ktenidou, NA Abrahamson… - Geophysical Journal …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
At high frequencies, the acceleration spectral amplitude decreases rapidly; this has been
modelled with the spectral decay factor κ. Its site component, κ 0, is used widely today in …
modelled with the spectral decay factor κ. Its site component, κ 0, is used widely today in …
Rock and Stiff‐Soil Site Amplification: Dependency on VS30 and Kappa (κ0)
A Laurendeau, F Cotton… - Bulletin of the …, 2013 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
A ground‐motion prediction equation (GMPE) specific to rock and stiff‐soil sites is derived
using seismic motion recorded on high VS 30 sites in Japan. This GMPE applies to events …
using seismic motion recorded on high VS 30 sites in Japan. This GMPE applies to events …
Reference rock site condition for central and eastern North America
YMA Hashash, AR Kottke… - Bulletin of the …, 2014 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
The reference rock site condition has two important applications for ground‐motion
prediction in the stable continental region of central and eastern North America (CENA).(1) It …
prediction in the stable continental region of central and eastern North America (CENA).(1) It …
Attenuation of seismic shear wave energy in Switzerland
Modelling the attenuation of shear wave energy is an important component of seismic
hazard analysis. Previous studies have shown how attenuation, particularly in the …
hazard analysis. Previous studies have shown how attenuation, particularly in the …
v S30, κ, regional attenuation and Mw from accelerograms: application to magnitude 3–5 French earthquakes
We investigate recordings from weak to moderate earthquakes, with magnitudes ranging
between about 3 and 5, recorded by the French Accelerometric Network. S-wave spectra are …
between about 3 and 5, recorded by the French Accelerometric Network. S-wave spectra are …