Abstract
In this paper, we present an open-source end-to-end Python tool for ground motion record selection and scaling for non-linear dynamic analysis of structures. The tool, named haselREC (HAzard-based SELection of RECords), has been formulated to be executed after performing a probabilistic seismic hazard and disaggregation analysis with OpenQuake, an open-source hazard and risk calculation engine developed by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation. In addition to common intensity measures, such as peak ground acceleration and spectral acceleration, haselREC can perform ground motion record selection using average spectral acceleration, which can be advantageous when assessing multiple structures and to account for uncertainty on the conditioning response period. Moreover, haselREC can be directly linked to the web services of the European Strong Motion database for automatic download and scaling of records. The Python tool was designed to be modular, which facilitates its integration in third party scripts for automated record selection and scaling in hazard analysis studies. Here, we describe the main features of the software package in detail and provide an application example for the regional assessment of existing bridge structures.
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This work received financial support from the INFRA-NAT project (www.infra-nat.eu) co-funded by the European Commission DG-ECHO—Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection. Project reference: 783298—INFRA-NAT—UCPM-2017-PP-AG. We would like to thank Andres Abarca for having contributed to the definition of the range of periods used for the computation of the AvgSa values. We are also grateful to Emilia Fiorini for the identification of the soil categories associated with the selected sites in Southern Italy. We would also like to express our gratitude to Andrea Francia for his technical assistance and to Gabriele Ferro for having designed haselREC’s logo.
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This work received financial support from the INFRA-NAT project (www.infra-nat.eu) co-funded by the European Commission DG-ECHO—Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection. Project reference: 783298—INFRA-NAT—UCPM-2017-PP-AG.
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Zuccolo, E., O’Reilly, G.J., Poggi, V. et al. haselREC: an automated open-source ground motion record selection and scaling tool. Bull Earthquake Eng 19, 5747–5767 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-021-01214-w
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