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  • Wang, D.; Filiatrault, A.
    Numerical and Experimental Studies of Self-Centering Post-Tensioned Steel Frames.
    Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., May 12, 2008, 436 p.
    Keywords: Self-Centering Post-Tensioned (SCPT) steel frames; Figures; Steel structures; Self-centering systems; Earthquake resistant structures; Models; Tables (Data); Steel Moment Resisting Frames (SMRF); Shake table testing; Relative Performance Index (RPI); Numerical analysis; California; Hospitals; Steel moment resisting frames

  • Bruneau, M.; Filiatrault, A.; Lee, G.; O'Rourke, T.; Reinhorn, A.; Shinozuka, M.; Tierney, K.
    White Paper on the SDR Grand Challenges for Disaster Reduction.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., December 5, 2006, 46 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-05-SP09
    Keywords: Response; Research strategies; Infrastructure systems; Challenges; Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (MCEER); Disaster loss reduction; Mitigation; Disasters; Critical facilities

  • Filiatrault, A.; Wanitkorkul, A.; Constantinou, M.
    Development and Appraisal of a Numerical Cyclic Loading Protocol for Quantifying Building System Performance.
    Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., April 27, 2008, 142 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-08-0013
    Keywords: ; Performance evaluation; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Loads (Forces); Seismic design; Lateral pressure; Vibration damping; Methodology; Structural analysis

  • Wanitkorkul, A.; Filiatrault, A.
    Simulation of Strong Ground Motions for Seismic Fragility of Nonstructural Components in Hospitals.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC., May 26, 2005, 210 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-05-0005
    Keywords: Ground motions; Simulations; East coast; Earthquakes; Thrust Area 2; West coast; Seismic fragility; Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (MCEER); Accelerograms; Nonstructural components; Hospitals; Response spectra

  • Fathali, S.; Filiatrault, A.
    Experimental Seismic Performance Evaluation of Isolation/Restraint Systems for Mechanical Equipment. Part II: Light Equipment Study.
    Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., December 13, 2007, 222 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-07-0022
    Keywords: Mechanical equipment; Earthquake engineering; Light mechanical equipment; Earthquake-simulator experiments; Restraints; Isolation/restraint (I/R) systems; Displacement; Dynamic forces; Rubber snubbers; Amplification; Air-handling units; Dynamic loads; Gap size; Acceleration responses; Seismic performance

  • Retamales, R.; Mosqueda, G.; Filiatrault, A.; Reinhorn, A.
    New Experimental Capabilities and Loading Protocols for Seismic Qualification and Fragility Assessment of Nonstructural Systems.
    Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., November 24, 2008, 354 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-08-0026
    Keywords: Earthquake damage; Nonstructural component simulators; Nonstructural systems; Fragility assessments; Equipment; Seismic behavior; Systems; Protocols; Performance assessments; Loading; Seismic qualification; Literature reveiws; Loads (Forces); Distributed nonstructural components; Hospitals; Emergency rooms