Site specific seismic hazard assessment for Kuala Lumpur and vicinity from long distance earthquakes

• Main Authors: Abu Bakar, Nabilah, Koh, Chan Ghee, Safiee, Nor Azizi, Nik Daud, Nik Norsyahariati
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Faculty of Civil Engineering & Earth Resources, University Malaysia Pahang (UMP) 2017
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/63230/1/Site%20specific%20seismic%20hazard%20assessment%20for%20Kuala%20Lumpur%20and%20vicinity%20from%20long%20distance%20earthquakes.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/63230/; http://ijceg.ump.edu.my

Earthquake motion on a building is dependent upon its underlying soil. A proper site specific hazard assessment is necessary for safe design of structures especially on flexible soil. Kuala Lumpur and Selangor is considered to be safe against earthquake threat. However, more tremors are being felt b...