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The procedure for developing seismic loading is based on the deterministic ARS approach. A: Peak Rock Acceleration. The deterministic A values are obtained from the current Caltrans Seismic Hazard Map [1996]. The peak acceleration values reported on this map are mean values obtained using the 1996 Caltrans attenuation relationships. R: Rock Spectra. The rock spectra R are magnitude and distant dependent. The spectral shapes for acceleration values between 0.1 and 0.7g (in 0.1g increments) for three magnitude groups (6.5 0.25, 7.25 0.25, and 8.0 0.25) are shown in Figures B1 through B12. These spectra are for California-type rock and correspond to NEHRP Soil Profile Type B. These curves are a reasonable upper bound of the spectral values obtained using various spectral relationships. S: Site Modification Factors. S factors have been developed using the soil profile types and soil amplification factors developed at a workshop on how site response should reflect in seismic code provisions [9], [10]. Table B.1 summarizes the soil profile types, which are the same as those adopted in the 1994 NEHRP Provisions [11]. Recommendations for classifying a site according to soil profile type are contained in the ATC 32 Report [2].

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Table B.1 Soil Profile Types

Soil Profile Type

Soil Profile Descriptiona Hard rock with measured shear wave velocity s > 5000 ft/s (1,500 m/s) Rock with shear wave velocity 2,500 < s < 5000 ft/s (760m/s < s < 1,500 m/s) Very dense soil and soft rock with shear wave velocity 1,200 < s < 2,500 ft/s (360m/s < s < 760 m/s) or with either standard penetration resistance N > 50 or undrained shear strength su 2,000 psf (100 kPa) Stiff soil with shear wave velocity 600 < s < 1,200 ft/s (180 m/s < s < 360 m/s) or with either standard penetration resistance 15 N 50 or undrained shear strength 1000 psf su 2000 psf (50 kPa su 100 kPa) A soil profile with shear wave velocity s < 600 ft/s (180 m/s) or any profile with more than 10 ft (3 m) of soft clay, defined as soil with plasticity index PI > 20, water content w 40 percent, and undrained shear strength su < 500 psf (25 kPa) Soil requiring site-specific evaluation: 1. Soils vulnerable to potential failure or collapse under seismic loading; i.e. liquefiable soils, quick and highly sensitive clays, collapsible weakly-cemented soils 2. Peat and/or highly organic clay layers more than 10 ft (3 m) thick 3. Very high-plasticity clay (PI > 75) layers more than 25 ft (8 m) thick 4. Soft-to-medium clay layers more than 120 ft (36 m) thick

A B C

The soil profile types shall be established through properly substantiated geotechnical data.

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Figure B.1 Elastic Response Spectra Curves (5% Damping) for Soil Profile Type B (Rock) (M = 6.5 0.25)

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Figure B.2 Elastic Response Spectra Curves (5% Damping) for Soil Profile Type B (Rock) (M = 7.25 0.25)

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Figure B.3 Elastic Response Spectra Curves (5% Damping) for Soil Profile Type B (Rock) (M = 8.0 0.25)

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Note: Peak ground acceleration values not in parentheses are for rock (Soil Profile Type B) and peak ground acceleration values in parentheses are for Soil Profile Type C.

Figure B.4 Elastic Response Spectra Curves (5% Damping) for Soil Profile Type C (M = 6.5 0.25)

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Note: Peak ground acceleration values not in parentheses are for rock (Soil Profile Type B) and peak ground acceleration values in parentheses are for Soil Profile Type C. Figure B.5 Elastic Response Spectra Curves (5% Damping) for Soil Profile Type C (M = 7.25 0.25)

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Note: Peak ground acceleration values not in parentheses are for rock (Soil Profile Type B) and peak ground acceleration values in parentheses are for Soil Profile Type C. Figure B.6 Elastic Response Spectra Curves (5% Damping) for Soil Profile Type C (M = 8.0 0.25)

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Note: Peak ground acceleration values not in parentheses are for rock (Soil Profile Type B) and peak ground acceleration values in parentheses are for Soil Profile Type D.

Figure B.7 Elastic Response Spectra Curves (5% Damping) for Soil Profile Type D (M = 6.5 0.25)

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Note: Peak ground acceleration values not in parentheses are for rock (Soil Profile Type B) and peak ground acceleration values in parentheses are for Soil Profile Type D.

Figure B.8 Elastic Response Spectra Curves (5% Damping) for Soil Profile Type D (M = 7.25 0.25)

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Note: Peak ground acceleration values not in parentheses are for rock (Soil Profile Type B) and peak ground acceleration values in parentheses are for Soil Profile Type D.

Figure B.9 Elastic Response Spectra Curves (5% Damping) for Soil Profile Type D (M = 8.0 0.25)

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Note: Peak ground acceleration values not in parentheses are for rock (Soil Profile Type B) and peak ground acceleration values in parentheses are for Soil Profile Type E.

Figure B.10 Elastic Response Spectra Curves (5% Damping) for Soil Profile Type E (M = 6.5 0.25)

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Note: Peak ground acceleration values not in parentheses are for rock (Soil Profile Type B) and peak ground acceleration values in parentheses are for Soil Profile Type E.

Figure B.11 Elastic Response Spectra Curves (5% Damping) for Soil Profile Type E (M = 7.25 0.25)

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Note: Peak ground acceleration values not in parentheses are for rock (Soil Profile Type B) and peak ground acceleration values in parentheses are for Soil Profile Type E.

Figure B.12 Elastic Response Spectra Curves (5% Damping) for Soil Profile Type E (M = 8.0 0.25)

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