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EC8 site category

The seismic site classification is based on the stratigraphic and dynamic properties of the soil profile. Site classes are defined according to the Eurocode 8 as follows:

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Epicentral Distance

The epicentral distance is defined as the distance on the ground surface between the site and the earthquake epicenter.

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Epicentral Intensity

The epicentral intensity is the highest value of the Macroseismic Intensity in the epicentral area.

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