Abstract
Insufficient comprehension of the seismic impact of the reef terrain, geology, and material properties of the reefs in the South China Sea still presents considerable impediments in studying the seismic response of reef engineering sites and assessing their seismic safety. To surmount this challenge, a seismic response analysis model of the reef-seawater system is established. This model takes into account the fluid-solid interaction effect, the wave radiation effect of the infinite seawater layer and the semi-infinite seabed, as well as the seismic wave input process of the reef-seawater system. Through targeted parameter analyses, the impact of various factors, including the shear wave velocity, thickness, and slope of distinct reef layers, the width of the reef flat, and the dynamic coupling effect of seawater on the seismic response of reef sites, is thoroughly examined. It has been determined that the seismic response of the reef site is markedly amplified as the shear wave velocity decreases and the thickness of the uppermost reef layer increases. While the effects of the slope gradient of the topmost reef layer and the width of the reef flat on the seismic response of the reef site are chiefly observed in the edge area and the central area, respectively. The layer of seawater plays a crucial role in radiation damping, serving as a medium for the dissipation of seismic energy and thereby weakening the overall seismic response of the reef site.
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