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Nonlinear Site Models Derived from 1D Analyses for Ground-Motion Prediction Equations Using Site Class as the Site Parameter

by J. X. Zhao, Junsheng Hu, Fei Jiang, Jun Zhou, Yingbin Zhang, Ming Lu, Xiaowen An, and David A. Rhoades

Table S3. Factors for Impedance Ratios

Site Class Impedance Ratio
2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0
SC I 0.514 0.743 0.971 1.200 1.429 1.657 1.886
SC II 0.667 1.000 1.333 1.667 2.000 2.333 2.667
SC III 0.760 1.120 1.480 1.840 2.200 2.560 2.920
SC IV 0.533 0.733 0.933 1.133 1.333 1.533 1.733
SC IV1 0.680 0.960 1.240 1.520 1.800 2.080 2.360
SC IV2 0.600 0.800 1.000 1.200 1.400 1.600 1.800

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