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EMPIRICAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SHEAR WAVE VELOCITY AND SPT-N RESULTS IN BANDIRMA AND ERDEK (BALIKESIR, TURKEY)

BANDIRMA VE ERDEK İLÇELERİNDE (BALIKESİR-TÜRKİYE) KAYMA DALGASI HIZI İLE STANDART PENETRASYON DENEYİ SONUÇLARI ARASINDAKİ AMPİRİK BAĞINTILARIN BELİRLENMESİ

Hatice Kübra Erdönmez(DENİZ KUVVETLERİ KOMUTANLIĞI)0009-0008-4148-0350
Elçin Gök(DOKUZ EYLÜL ÜNİVERSİTESİ, MÜHENDİSLİK FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-2643-1453
Yusuf Erzin(MANİSA CELÂL BAYAR ÜNİVERSİTESİ, MÜHENDİSLİK FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0001-8953-4081
Pages
89–108
Publication Date
2026-03-20
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The present study demonstrates the practical applicability of empirical correlations between Vs30 and SPT-N for geotechnical and seismic site characterization purposes.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Shear wave velocity (Vs30) is a critical parameter for geophysical investigations, site classifications, and seismic microzonation studies.
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Key Findings & Data:This study aims to establish empirical relationships between Vs30 obtained from the MASW (Multiple Analysis of Surface Waves) method and Standard Penetration Test blow counts (SPT-N).
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⚙️Variables:Kayma Dalga Hızı (Vs30) · Standart Penetrasyon Testi · MASW

Abstract

Shear wave velocity (Vs30) is a critical parameter for geophysical investigations, site classifications, and seismic microzonation studies. This study aims to establish empirical relationships between Vs30 obtained from the MASW (Multiple Analysis of Surface Waves) method and Standard Penetration Test blow counts (SPT-N). Correlations were developed separately for sandy, clayey, and all soil types, yielding moderate determination coefficients (R² = 0.596–0.675), indicating the reliability and applicability of the proposed correlations. The relationships between SPT-N and shear wave velocity allow for the reliable estimation of Vs30 in areas where direct measurements cannot be performed. This is particularly beneficial in urbanized regions, as such estimations support engineering and geotechnical applications and contribute to the understanding of soil behavior. The present study demonstrates the practical applicability of empirical correlations between Vs30 and SPT-N for geotechnical and seismic site characterization purposes.

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Kayma dalgası hızı (Vs30), jeofizik araştırmalar, zemin sınıflandırmaları ve sismik mikrobölgeleme çalışmaları açısından kritik bir parametredir. Bu çalışma, MASW (Çok Kanallı Yüzey Dalgası Analizi) yöntemi verilerine dayalı olarak elde edilen kayma dalgası hızı (Vs30) ile Standart Penetrasyon Testi darbe sayısı (SPT-N) arasındaki ampirik ilişkilerin belirlenmesini amaçlamıştır. Araştırmada kum, kil ve tüm zemin türleri için ayrı korelasyonlar geliştirilmiş ve orta düzeyde determinasyon katsayıları (R²: 0.596–0.675) elde edilmiştir. Bu sonuçlar, oluşturulan korelasyonların güvenilir ve uygulanabilir olduğunu göstermektedir. SPT-N ile kayma dalgası hızı arasındaki ilişkiler, doğrudan ölçüm yapılamayan bölgelerde kayma dalgası hızının tahmin edilmesini mümkün kılmaktadır. Özellikle kentleşmiş alanlarda bu tahminler, mühendislik ve geoteknik uygulamalarda karar verme süreçlerini destekleyerek zemin davranışının anlaşılmasına katkı sağlamaktadır. Bu çalışma, Vs30 ve SPT-N arasındaki ampirik bağıntıların pratik uygulamalarda kullanılabilirliğini ortaya koymaktadır.

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Erdönmez, H. K., Gök, E., Erzin, Y. (2026). EMPIRICAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SHEAR WAVE VELOCITY AND SPT-N RESULTS IN BANDIRMA AND ERDEK (BALIKESIR, TURKEY). Mühendislik Bilimleri ve Tasarım Dergisi, Cilt: 14 Sayı: 1, 89–108. https://doi.org/10.21923/jesd.1777769

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