Porter, K.; Scawthorn, C.; Taylor, C.; Blais, N.
Appropriate Seismic Reliability for Critical Equipment Systems: Recommendations Based on Regional Analysis of Financial and Life Loss.
Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.,
November 10, 1998,
122 p.
Keywords: Earthquake damage; Earthquake resistance; Nonstructural systems; Reliability analysis; Earthquake engineering; High rise buildings; Risk analysis; Emergency preparedness; Cost benefit analysis; Fire protection; Seismicity; Life saving equipment; Sprinkler systems; Critical equipment systems; Safety equipment; Retrofitting
Eguchi, R. T.; Seligson, H. A.; Honegger, D. G.
Pipeline Replacement Feasibility Study: A Methodology for Minimizing Seismic and Corrosion Risks to Underground Natural Gas Pipelines.
National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany.; Southern California Gas Co., Los Angeles.,
March 2, 1995,
124 p.
Identifying Number(s): NCEER-95-0005
Keywords: ; Underground pipelines; Gas pipelines; Repairs; Underground corrosion; Earthquake damage; Earthquake resistance; Corrosion prevention; Earthquake engineering; Risk analysis; Natural gas distribution systems; Replacing; Leakage; Seismic effects; Cost benefit analysis; Cracks; Maintenance; Corrosion environments; Retrofitting
Seismic Considerations: Hotels and Motels. Revised Edition.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC.,
May 1990,
118 p.
Identifying Number(s): FEMA-151-REV
Keywords: Lodging facilities; Earthquakes; Commercial buildings; Decision making; Motels; Seismic effects; Cost benefit analysis; Hotels; Design; United States
Protecting Business Operations. Second Report on Costs and Benefits of Natural Hazard Mitigation.
August 1998,
48 p.
Identifying Number(s): FEMA-331
Keywords: ; Earthquake engineering; Case studies; Emergency preparedness; Seismic design; Cost benefit analysis; US FEMA; Businesses; Hurricanes; Natural hazards; Floods
Lizundia, B.; Holmes, W. T.; Longstreth, M.; Kren, A.; Abrams, D. P.
Development of Procedures to Enhance the Performance of Rehabilitated URM Buildings.
National Inst. of Standards and Technology (BFRL), Gaithersburg, MD.,
August 1997,
110 p.
Keywords: Damage assessment; Seismic design; Construction materials; Earthquake damage; Anchors (Structural); Design criteria; Cost estimation; Holes (Openings); Retrofitting; Epoxies; Buildings; Cost effectiveness; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Cost benefit analysis; Dynamic structural analysis; Grouts; Stiffening; Earthquake resistant structures; Unreinforced masonry; Bracing; URM (Unreinforced Masonry)
Lizundia, B.; Holmes, W. T.; Longstreth, M.; Kren, A.; Abrams, D. P.
Development of Procedures to Enhance the Performance of Rehabilitated URM Buildings. Appendices.
National Inst. of Standards and Technology (BFRL), Gaithersburg, MD.,
August 1997,
370 p.
Keywords: Damage assessment; Seismic design; Construction materials; Earthquake damage; Anchors (Structural); Design criteria; Cost estimation; Holes (Openings); Retrofitting; Epoxies; Buildings; Cost effectiveness; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Cost benefit analysis; Dynamic structural analysis; Grouts; Stiffening; Earthquake resistant structures; Unreinforced masonry; Bracing; URM (Unreinforced Masonry)
Research Progress and Accomplishments: 2000-2001, Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research.
National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.,
May 2001,
200 p.
Identifying Number(s): MCEER-01-SP01
Keywords: ; Retrofitting; Ground motion; Hazards; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Computer programs; Research programs; Remediation; Structural engineering; Geological processes; Cost benefit analysis; Highways; Bridges; Seismology; Seismic waves