A geographical information system managing geotechnical data for Athens (Greece) and its use for automated seismic microzonation

A. Antoniou (), A. Papadimitriou and G. Tsiambaos

Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, 2008, vol. 47, issue 3, 369-395

Abstract: This article presents a geographical information system (GIS) which manages geotechnical data obtained from detailed geotechnical surveys as well as from in situ observations in Athens, Greece. Thoroughly examined data from more than 2,000 exploratory boreholes and trial pits located in the wider area of Athens have been incorporated using a relational database system. From the analysis of these results, thematic maps are compiled to illustrate the distribution of engineering geological information (e.g. the depth of the “Athens schist” head). In addition, a methodology for an automated GIS-aided seismic microzonation study is outlined and is being employed taking into account the aforementioned geotechnical and engineering geological information, as well as existing seismological data to estimate the variability of seismic ground motion for the southern part of Athens. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2008

Keywords: Engineering geological mapping; Geotechnical data; Seismic microzonation; GIS; Athens; Earthquake (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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