Deep learning-based site amplification models for central and eastern north america

Okan Ilhan, Joseph A. Harmon, Ozgun A. Numanoglu, Youssef M.A. Hashash

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Abstract

This paper presents deep learning-based site amplification models developed from large-scale simulated site amplification in Central and Eastern North America (CENA). The error evaluation of conventional simulation-based linear and nonlinear response spectrum (RS) and smoothed Fourier amplitude spectrum (FAS) amplification models highlights that fitting whole dataset to predetermined functional forms cannot capture the complex behavior inherent in the simulated amplification in CENA. Deep learning through Artificial Neural Network (ANN) is adopted for a new set of RS and FAS amplification models without the limitations of conventional regression models. This study shows significant improvements over conventional functions by use of ANN-based models: (i) the error in estimation is reduced up to 30% relative to conventional linear and total RS models, (ii) the simulated shallow site response is captured more accurately, and (iii) a continuous model for linear FAS amplification, previously provided as tabulated functions of VS30 and soil depth, is produced.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEarthquake Geotechnical Engineering for Protection and Development of Environment and Constructions- Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, 2019
EditorsFrancesco Silvestri, Nicola Moraci
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages2980-2987
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9780367143282
StatePublished - 2019
Event7th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, ICEGE 2019 - Rome, Italy
Duration: Jan 17 2019Jan 20 2019

Publication series

NameEarthquake Geotechnical Engineering for Protection and Development of Environment and Constructions- Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, 2019

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, ICEGE 2019
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period1/17/191/20/19

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Science(all)
  • Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)

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