On the possible use of the not-honoring method to include a real thrust into 3D physical based simulations

In this paper we analyze the effects of a passive fault-zone (FZ) on seismic wave propagation and, consequently, on the damage pattern produced in simulations. The computational domain corresponds to the Middle-Aterno valley and the passive fault is the Gran Sasso thrust. The fault is included in the domain using a not-honoring approach. Point sources, at different positions, are applied to better...