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Fuzzy sets are employed as a key tool in order to estimate strength parameters of soil. The strength parameters of geological formations can vary widely from one location to another, and definite values for strength parameters cannot be assigned to each formation. So, the fuzzy set can solve the problem by assigning a series of values to the parameters. The ultimate aim of this estimation is seismic–landslide hazard zonation using Jibson et al. (Eng Geol 57:271–289, 2000) method. The quadrangle of Tootkabon is selected for evaluating the ability of this method to predict the location of landslide occurred during 1990 Manjil earthquake (Mw = 7.3). Using a complete inventory map of the landslides occurred during the Manjil earthquake; the accuracy of the prepared seismic–landslide hazard zonation map and related strength parameters have been evaluated.
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Majidi, R.F., Mahdavifar, M.R., Kashanchi, M. (2013). Estimating the Strength Parameters of Geological Formations Using Fuzzy Sets and its Application in Generating Seismic–Landslide Hazard Maps. In: Ugai, K., Yagi, H., Wakai, A. (eds) Earthquake-Induced Landslides. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-32238-9_88
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