User Guide

This section provides detailed tutorials, examples, and guides for using pyRVT effectively.

• Use as a library
  • Peak calculators
  • Ground motion models
• Example usage of pyRVT
  • Compute several compatible RVT motions
  • Plots the response spectra
• Command-line interface
  • Usage Examples
  • Input File Format
  • Output

Overview

The User Guide is organized into several sections:

Tutorials

Step-by-step guides covering the main features and concepts of pyRVT. These tutorials build on each other and provide a comprehensive learning path.

Examples

Real-world examples and use cases showing how to apply pyRVT to solve practical problems in earthquake engineering and seismology.

Command-Line Interface

Complete guide to using pyRVT’s command-line tools for batch processing and automation.

Topics Covered

The tutorials and examples cover:

• Basic RVT concepts: Understanding the relationship between Fourier amplitude spectra and response spectra

• Peak factor models: Comparing different peak factor formulations and their applications

• Ground motion models: Using seismological models to generate synthetic ground motions

• Data processing: Working with real earthquake data and file formats

• Advanced techniques: Customizing calculations and extending pyRVT functionality

Before You Start

Make sure you have:

1. Installed pyRVT following the Installation guide

2. Basic Python knowledge including NumPy and Matplotlib

3. Understanding of earthquake engineering concepts (helpful but not required)

If you’re new to pyRVT, start with the Quick Start guide first.