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EMPIRICAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SHEAR WAVE VELOCITY AND SPT-N RESULTS IN BANDIRMA AND ERDEK (BALIKESIR, TURKEY)
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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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Civil Geotechnical Engineering
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
March 20, 2026
Submission Date
September 10, 2025
Acceptance Date
December 22, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 14 Number: 1
APA
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, 14(1), 89-108. https://doi.org/10.21923/jesd.1777769
AMA
1.Erdönmez HK, Gök E, Erzin Y. EMPIRICAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SHEAR WAVE VELOCITY AND SPT-N RESULTS IN BANDIRMA AND ERDEK (BALIKESIR, TURKEY). JESD. 2026;14(1):89-108. doi:10.21923/jesd.1777769
Chicago
Erdönmez, Hatice Kübra, Elçin Gök, and Yusuf Erzin. 2026. “EMPIRICAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SHEAR WAVE VELOCITY AND SPT-N RESULTS IN BANDIRMA AND ERDEK (BALIKESIR, TURKEY)”. Mühendislik Bilimleri Ve Tasarım Dergisi 14 (1): 89-108. https://doi.org/10.21923/jesd.1777769.
EndNote
Erdönmez HK, Gök E, Erzin Y (March 1, 2026) EMPIRICAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SHEAR WAVE VELOCITY AND SPT-N RESULTS IN BANDIRMA AND ERDEK (BALIKESIR, TURKEY). Mühendislik Bilimleri ve Tasarım Dergisi 14 1 89–108.
IEEE
[1]H. K. Erdönmez, E. Gök, and Y. Erzin, “EMPIRICAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SHEAR WAVE VELOCITY AND SPT-N RESULTS IN BANDIRMA AND ERDEK (BALIKESIR, TURKEY)”, JESD, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 89–108, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.21923/jesd.1777769.
ISNAD
Erdönmez, Hatice Kübra - Gök, Elçin - Erzin, Yusuf. “EMPIRICAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SHEAR WAVE VELOCITY AND SPT-N RESULTS IN BANDIRMA AND ERDEK (BALIKESIR, TURKEY)”. Mühendislik Bilimleri ve Tasarım Dergisi 14/1 (March 1, 2026): 89-108. https://doi.org/10.21923/jesd.1777769.
JAMA
1.Erdönmez HK, Gök E, Erzin Y. EMPIRICAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SHEAR WAVE VELOCITY AND SPT-N RESULTS IN BANDIRMA AND ERDEK (BALIKESIR, TURKEY). JESD. 2026;14:89–108.
MLA
Erdönmez, Hatice Kübra, et al. “EMPIRICAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SHEAR WAVE VELOCITY AND SPT-N RESULTS IN BANDIRMA AND ERDEK (BALIKESIR, TURKEY)”. Mühendislik Bilimleri Ve Tasarım Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 89-108, doi:10.21923/jesd.1777769.
Vancouver
1.Hatice Kübra Erdönmez, Elçin Gök, Yusuf Erzin. EMPIRICAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SHEAR WAVE VELOCITY AND SPT-N RESULTS IN BANDIRMA AND ERDEK (BALIKESIR, TURKEY). JESD. 2026 Mar. 1;14(1):89-108. doi:10.21923/jesd.1777769