High-Resolution 3D shallow S-Wave velocity structure of Tongzhou,
subcenter of Beijing, inferred from multi-mode Rayleigh waves by
beamforming seismic noise at a dense array
Abstract
The 3D S-wave velocity of shallow structure, especially the Quaternary
sediments at 0-1 km near the surface, is an important issue of concern
in urban planning and construction for the requirements of seismic
hazard assessment and disaster mitigation. Due to the facility and less
dependence on the site environment, noise-based technique is an ideal
way to acquire the fine structure of urban sedimentary basin. Based on
the dense array composed of more than 900 stations deployed in Tongzhou
at a local scale of 20 × 40 km2, we proved the lateral
variation of the phase velocity of multi-mode surface waves can be
estimated directly with adequate accuracy by beamforming seismic noise
with moving subarray, without tomography. Rayleigh wave phase velocity
maps, at frequencies between 0.3 and 2.5 Hz for the fundamental mode as
well as 0.8 and 3.0 Hz for the first overtone, are obtained. The 3D
S-wave velocity model at 0-1 km depth with lateral resolution of 1 km is
then established by inverting phase velocity maps of two modes. The
thickness of the sediments is delineated by the impedance interface
given by microtremor H/V (horizontal-to-vertical) spectral ratio. The
model is in good agreement with tectonic unit. The sedimentary thickness
of Daxing high and two sags located around Gantang and Xiadian are
respectively 100-400 m and 400-600 m, which correlates well with the
isosurface of S-wave velocity at 1 km/s. The model also presents some
evidence on the extension of Daxing fault along NE direction.