Stochastic models for simulation of strong ground motion in Iceland

Two types of modelling approaches for simulating ground motion in Iceland a re studied and compared. The first type of models, named discrete-time seri es models (ARMA), are based solely on measured acceleration in earthquakes occurring in Iceland. The second type of models are based on a theoretical seismic source model called the extended Brune model. Based on measured acc eleration in Iceland during the period 1986-1996, the parameters for the ex tended Brune models have been estimated. The seismic source models are pres ented here as ARMA models, which simplifies the simulation process. A singl e-layer soil amplification model is used in conjunction with the extended B rune model to estimate local site amplification. Emphasis is put on the gro und motion models representing the variability in the measured earthquakes, with respect to energy, duration and frequency content. Demonstration is m ade using these models for constructing linear and non-linear probabilistic response spectra using a discretised version of the Bouc-Wen model for the hysteresis of the second-order system. Copyright (C) 2001 John Wiley & Son s, Ltd.