Abstract
Hilbert–Huang Transform (HHT) is a new analysis method for nonstationary and nonlinear signals. A simulation method based on HHT is used to generate uniform hazard ground motions, which are often needed for nonlinear time history analysis for structures in high-seismic zones. The HHT-based simulation method can reproduce the amplitude and frequency content change with time for nonstationary random processes, thus is very suitable for the simulation of earthquake ground motions, especially the near-fault ground motions with long-period pulses. Monte-Carlo method and historical earthquake records are used for the generation of a large pool of ground motions, from which the uniform hazard ground motions are selected. The regional seismicity and rupture directivity are considered. An example is given of a site near Los Angeles City Hall. The advantages and difficulties of the proposed method are also discussed.
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