Forecasting Earthquake-induced Ground Movement under Seismic Activity Using Response Surface
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study employs Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to model and optimize earthquake-induced ground movements in gravelly geohazard-prone environments. RSM efficiently evaluates the interactions of seismic parameters, including soil type, fault distance, and peak ground acceleration (PGA), reducing computational and experimental efforts. A dataset of 234 entries encompassing 11 seismic and soil stress variables was curated and analyzed, yielding a high-precision predictive model with an R² of 0.9997. The resulting closed-form equation facilitates accurate risk assessment, structural safety optimization, and seismic resilience planning. By identifying critical thresholds and nonlinear relationships, RSM supports cost-effective mitigation strategies, infrastructure design, and retrofitting in earthquake-prone regions.
Institutions: University of Peloponnese, Kampala International University, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Hellenic Open University, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Al-Balqa Applied University, Future University in Egypt, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Chimborazo, National Institute of Technology Warangal, SR University
Language: English
Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408829744