Seismic microzonation of Bandung basin from microtremor horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratios (HVSR)

Bayu Pranata*, Tedi Yudistira, Erdinc Saygin, Phil R. Cummins, Sri Widiyantoro, Budi Brahmantyo, Zulfakriza

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    Abstract

    Bandung is located on a thick sedimentary basin, which is mainly composed of volcanic rocks and the depositional remnants of an ancient lake. The high population density and vital infrastructure, surrounding by potential sources of earthquakes make Bandung vulnerable to earthquake impact. To study the seismic response of Bandung, a microzonation study is needed so as to facilitate disaster risk assessment and mitigation. The parameters which are mapped for the purpose of microzonation are the distribution of the dominant frequency (F0), the amplification factor (Am) and seismic susceptibility (Kg). We use the HVSR analysis method with microtremor/ambient seismic noise data. The microtremor data were taken from 58 measurement points from the Bandung Seismic Experiment network run from March to October 2014 in the Bandung basin and surrounding areas. The results show that the dominant peak frequency in the studied area ranges from 0.195 Hz to 7.016 Hz, amplification (A) spans from 1.6 to 11.3, and the value of the seismic susceptibility index (Kg) ranges from 0.6 to 245.6. The spatial distribution of seismic susceptibility index indicates that almost all areas of the Bandung basin have high susceptibility to earthquake hazard. The highest susceptibility is found in the eastern part of the Bandung basin that includes Bojongsoang, Rancaekek, Ciparay, Rancasari, and Majalaya, while the lower susceptibility zones are scattered in the hills and mountains around the basin of Bandung.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationInternational Symposium on Earth Hazard and Disaster Mitigation, ISEDM 2017
    Subtitle of host publicationThe 7th Annual Symposium on Earthquake and Related Geohazard Research for Disaster Risk Reduction
    EditorsIrwan Meilano, Takeo Ito, Phil R. Cummins, Zulfakriza
    PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
    ISBN (Electronic)9780735417038
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 18 Jul 2018
    Event7th International Symposium on Earth Hazard and Disaster Mitigation, ISEDM 2017 - Bandung, Indonesia
    Duration: 20 Nov 201721 Nov 2017

    Publication series

    NameAIP Conference Proceedings
    Volume1987
    ISSN (Print)0094-243X
    ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

    Conference

    Conference7th International Symposium on Earth Hazard and Disaster Mitigation, ISEDM 2017
    Country/TerritoryIndonesia
    CityBandung
    Period20/11/1721/11/17

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