Abstract:As a crucial parameter in earthquake engineering,the average shear wave velocity playing a pivotal role in predicting the seismic performance and response characteristics of a specific site.This study introduces a comprehensive method for vS30 estimation,integrating geological attributes and diverse terrain factors.By utilizing drilling data,digital elevation model data,and 1∶250 000 geological map of Gansu Province,the proposed method undergoes a comparative validation against conventional vS30 estimation methods.The results show that geological attributes and topographical features have a strong indication in the vS30 estimation of specific sites.Based on the division of geological units,the proposed estimation method of vS30 in Gansu Province was established by introducing four topographic factors,namely,topographic slope,surface texture,local convexity,and height above nearest drainage.In regions characterized by marked disparities in geological attributes and terrain features,such as the Hexi Corridor and Loess Plateau,the estimation accuracy of the proposed method is higher than that of the traditional methods.The estimation results of vS30 obtained by the proposed method can provide a reference for determining the value of vS30 in Gansu Province,and also provide a new idea for estimating the value of vS30 in areas with significant differences in geological attributes and topographic features.