Investigation of the dynamic behavior of soils of Konya Organized Industrial Zone by equivalent linear analysis method

In seismically active regions, earthquakes occur with sudden vibration waves as a result of fractures in the earth’s crust since the formation of the Earth. It is not possible to prevent earthquakes, which cause loss of life and property, as in other natural disasters. However, it is possible to minimize the damage caused by earthquakes. Predicting and determining the behavior of soils under the influence of earthquakes is of great importance in the design of structures. Our country is also characterized as an active country in terms of earthquakes. As it is known, soils can reduce their effect by dampening seismic waves at certain frequencies acting on them, while some frequencies can have amplifying effects. Therefore, the dynamic behavior of soils must be determined through analysis. In this study, regions in different locations in Konya Organized Industrial Zone were determined and different numbers of boreholes were selected. The data to be used in the analyzes were obtained from the region and representative soil profiles were created. Equivalent linear soil behavior analysis of the obtained soil profiles was carried out using the DEEPSOIL program. Values such as maximum surface accelerations, spectral accelerations, ground amplifications obtained as a result of the analyzes made in this region have been examined in detail in comparison.