HR: 09:45h
AN: S31C-08 [Abstracts]
TI: An Overview Of Seismic Hazard Assessment Research Activities In California
AU: * Anderson, R L
EM: anderson@stateseismic.com
AF: California Seismic Safety Commission, 1755 Creekside Oaks Dr., Suite 100, Sacramento,
CA 95833, United States
AB:
California has undertaken a serious attempt to reduce loss of life and property by developing applied research
products that are readily useful to engineers, planners, earth scientists and decision makers. The type and
degree of complexity of the products vary according to application. This presentation will provide a overview of
applied research activities including but limited to: an update on the Next Generation Attenuation (NGA) models
overall program activities; potential for the application of NGA models outside of California: development update
for the Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast Model; a preview of the California Seismic Safety
Commission's planned Earthquake Research Grant Program; and a update on the Tall Buildings Initiative with
respect to potential contributions from the GeoSciences community.
The presentation will conclude with a general discussion with a limited discussion on potential public policy
issues related to the research.
DE: 6349 General or miscellaneous
DE: 7212 Earthquake ground motions and engineering seismology
DE: 7299 General or miscellaneous
SC: Seismology [S]
MN: 2007 Joint Assembly