An advanced modeling technique that allows us to compute realistic synthetic seismograms was used to create a database of realistic synthetic accelerograms in a set of selected sites in the Sofia urban area. The accelerograms can be used to assess the local site response in terms of the response spectra ratio (RSR). The results of this study, i.e. time histories, response spectra and other ground motion parameters, can be used for various earthquake engineering analyses. Finally, with the help of 3-D finite element modeling, a building's structural performance is assessed.
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Paskaleva, I., Koleva, G., Vaccari, F., Zuccolo, E., Panza, G. (2008). A Contribution to the Assessment of the Seismic Vulnerability of Large Structures in Sofia City. In: Zaicenco, A., Craifaleanu, I., Paskaleva, I. (eds) Harmonization of Seismic Hazard in Vrancea Zone. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-9242-8_9
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