Where to get USGS seismic information for SDS, SD1, etc?

[kk88818]

Could someone point me a source for USGS information on SDS, SD1, etc. for a particular location? I believe that USGS used to have hazmaps where you can provide a location by its coordinates, and you can get this information. That website was recently disabled, if I am not mistaken. However, I believe that USGS has recently provided another software where we can find these seismic informaiton. Can someone please help? Thanks.

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[WillisV]

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/hazmaps/design/

 

[kk88818]

Thanks for the prompt response, WillsV. Could you please check the link you provided again? I tried it, but am not able to bring it to screen. Appreciate any help from any others who might have information on this.


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[kk88818]

Oh, I managed to get the link up after a while. I will investigate the website more, but which is the best way to go about getting the software? Can I run it off the website, or can I download it to my local drive to run? Thanks.

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[Lion06]

You can download it and run it from your computer.

 

[mdavis1]

yep, download and run it on your computer. just make sure you're using the correct building code while using that program and besides that you'll just need the zip code where your project is located.

 

[JLNJ]

You will need to download Java and keep both Java and the program from the USGS up to date. Java can be a hog and has caused me some problems - but I guess it is worth it.

I like to use latitudes and longitudes instead of zip code information. (It gives me that false feeling of accuracy that as an engineer I love. :0 ) I use

http://www.getlatlon.com

but there are many others out there.

 

[msucog]

always try to run the program through the website instead of saving it to your harddrive. and yes, absolutely use lat/lon for the location. there are many "things" that can be done to provide a more sophisticated assessment to check with your geotech to see if they can help. but the basic assessment is straightforward and simply requires you to select the building code version, lat/lon, and site class to calculate the sds and sd1. the codes allow for up to a 20% reduction depending on the location, seismicity, etc of the site. also note that the maps will be revised next year which will change the design parameters (hence the reason to run the software through the website). also check with your geotech about how to best evaluate the site class. a "minimal" amount of money up front during the exploration could save massive amounts of money in the design.

good luck.