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- Title
Seismic behavior and zoning of the sabkha soils in Jubail industrial city, Saudi Arabia.
- Authors
Ahmed, H.; Al Shayea, N.
- Abstract
This study aimed at the micro-level seismic behavior and zoning of the saline sabkha strata in Jubail industrial area in Eastern Saudi Arabia. It encompasses the evaluation of the site-specific seismic response parameters and the liquefaction potential for various possible subsurface conditions under the probable seismic event(s). The approach to achieve the objectives of this study included the following: analysis of geologic, hydrologic, and geotechnical data of the area; performance of field and laboratory dynamic testing; and dynamic modeling and analysis of the subsurface profiles. The results of the simulation have been used to develop liquefaction potential maps and site-specific spectra of the study area, consisting of ten seismic zones under a range of probable peak horizontal ground acceleration (PHA). Results do not show significant probability of liquefaction of the loose soil layers in the study area at the maximum possible design PHA of 0.035 g; however, liquefaction is anticipated at higher PHA values. Site-specific spectral response resulted in values of S and S spectral accelerations to be different as compared to those suggested by local standards. The resulting seismic micro-zonation maps and the corresponding parameters are very useful for the stability analysis of the existing and planned structures in the Jubail area.
- Subjects
JUBAYL (Saudi Arabia); SEISMOLOGY; ZONING; INDUSTRIAL architecture; SEISMIC response
- Publication
Journal of Seismology, 2017, Vol 21, Issue 5, p1145
- ISSN
1383-4649
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10950-017-9657-1