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CAYMAN ISLANDS PSHA

Probabilistic seismic hazard assessment of Cayman Islands

Overview
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Background

Thr project aims to perform a probabilistic seismic hazard assessment for the Cayman Islands, and provide the seismic input necessary for the International Building Code (IBC). The GEM Hazard Team is responsible for the seismotectonic and geodynamic characterisation of the study area, the definition of distributed seismicity and fault sources, and the modelling of the epistemic uncertainties. 


Duration: 2020

Objectives

The main objective is to provide input to the 2016 Cayman Islands Building Code, to support engineers in the seismic design and assessment of structures.

Collaborators

GEM Foundation, EUCENTRE Foundation 


Funding partner: Cayman Islands Government

Location

Cayman Islands

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