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  • Vanmarcke, E. H.; Lai, S. S. P.
    Strong-Motion Duration of Earthquakes.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Div. of Advanced Environmental Research and Technology., July 1977, 38 p.
    Identifying Number(s): R77-16
    Keywords: Seismic waves; Earth movements; Seismic epicenter; Time measurement; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Acceleration (Physics); Earthquakes

  • Makdisi, F. I.; Seed, H. B.
    A Simplified Procedure for Estimating Earthquake-Induced Deformations in Dams and Embankments.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., August 1977, 70 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-77/19
    Keywords: Seismic design; Embankments; Deformation; Seismic waves; Dynamic response; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Finite element analysis; Earth dams; Acceleration (Physics); Dams; Loads (Forces); Earthquakes

  • Pauschke, J. M.; Chatterjee, J.
    Characterization of Amplitudes of Strong Ground Motion and Response Time Histories.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Directorate for Engineering., May 1986, 316 p.
    Keywords: RMS (Root Mean Square); Exponential density functions; Reaction time; Amplitude; Seismic waves; Probability density functions; Acceleration (Physics); Motion; Earthquakes

  • Chen, P. C.
    Vertical Distribution of Peak Subsurface Horizontal Earthquake Accelerations.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Directorate for Engineering., August 1985, 41 p.
    Keywords: Depth; Seismic waves; Subsurface investigations; Peak horizontal accelerations; Seismic prospecting; Seismology; Earth movements; Acceleration (Physics); Amplification; Japan; Earthquakes

  • Yong, Y.; Lin, Y. K.
    Parametric Studies of Frequency Response of Secondary Systems under Ground-Acceleration Excitations.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., June 10, 1987, 42 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-87-0012
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Damping; Seismology; Ground motion; Frequency response; Excitation; Displacement; Acceleration (Physics); Tuning; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Malushte, S. R.; Singh, M. P.
    Prediction of Seismic Design Response Spectra Using Ground Characteristics.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., September 1987, 328 p.
    Identifying Number(s): VPI-E-87-31
    Keywords: ; Predictions; Seismic reflection method; Statistical analysis; Seismic waves; Spectras; Tables (Data); Earthquake resistant structures; Earth movements; Graphs (Charts); Velocity measurements; Acceleration (Physics); Earthquakes

  • Griffiths, D. V.; Prevost, J. H.
    Two- and Three-Dimensional Dynamic Finite Element Analyses of the Long Valley Dam.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., June 17, 1988, 57 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-88-0015
    Keywords: ; Mathematical models; Graphs (Charts); Dynamic response; Cyclic loads; Soil properties; Soil dynamics; Acceleration (Physics); Dams; Structural analysis; Mechanical properties; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Hwang, H. H. M.; Chen, C. H.; Yu, G.
    Bedrock Accelerations in Memphis Area Due to Large New Madrid Earthquakes.
    National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., November 7, 1989, 68 p.
    Keywords: New Madrid earthquakes; Random processes; Shelby County (Tennessee); New Madrid Seismic Zone; Seismic risk; Bedrock; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Acceleration (Physics); Power spectra; Memphis (Tennessee); Seismic effects; Earthquakes

  • Chen, D. C. K.; Lutes, L. D.
    Nonnormal Secondary Response Due to Yielding in a Primary Structure.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., February 28, 1990, 132 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-90-0002
    Keywords: ; Earthquake resistant structures; Vibration; Mathematical models; Earth movements; Dynamic response; Simulation; Acceleration (Physics); Loads (Forces); Seismic effects; Mechanical properties; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Balopoulou, S.; Grigoriu, M.
    Seismic Response of Nominally Symmetric Systems with Strength Uncertainty.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., December 23, 1997, 216 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-97-0015
    Keywords: Probability theory; Seismic design; Torsion; El Centro earthquake; Mathematical models; Eccentricity; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Acceleration (Physics); Motion; Building codes; Lateral pressure