Abstract: This paper evaluates the current state of practice to determine the average shear wave velocity of improved ground sites and proposes an alternative method that adequately captures the reinforcement effects of ground ...

Abstract: On February 6, 2023, southeastern areas of Türkiye and northwest areas of Syria were struck by a magnitude (M)7.7 earthquake (Pazarcık Earthquake) and, approximately 9 h later, an M7.6 event (Elbistan Earthquake) located ...