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  • Whitman, R. V.; Biggs, J. M.; Brennan, J.; Cornell, C. A.; de Neufville, R.
    Summary of Methodology and Pilot Application.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., October 1973, 64 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['STRUCTURES PUB-381', 'R73-58']
    Keywords: Buildings; Building codes; Earthquake engineering; Boston (Massachusetts); Earthquake resistant structures; Risk; Seismic design; Lateral pressure; Decision making; Massachusetts; Design criteria; Seismic Design Decision Analysis; Wind pressure; Dynamic loads; Seismic risk

  • A Rational Approach to Damage Mitigation in Existing Structures Exposed to Earthquakes.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., May 1978, 95 p.
    Keywords: Hazards; Buildings; DAMSTAT computer program; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Damage assessment; Masonry construction; Seismic design; Computer programs; Decision making; Fortran; Renovating; Predictions; Seismic risk

  • Alesch, D. J.; Petak, W. J.
    Overcoming Obstacles to Implementing Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Policies: Stage 1 Report.
    Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., December 17, 2001, 118 p.
    Keywords: ; Hazard mitigation; Policies; Seismic forces; Earthquakes; Decision making; Risk reduction; Barriers; Earthquake losses; Implementation; Obstacles; Literature reviews

  • Risk Management Series. Design Guide for Improving School Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High Winds.
    January 2004, 361 p.
    Identifying Number(s): FEMA-424
    Keywords: Education planning; Education policy; Education; Investment; Education industry; School safety; Earthquakes; Protection; Management; Guide; High winds; Decision making; Safety; Schools; School readiness; Natural hazards; Floods

  • Culver, C. C.; Chapman, R. E.; Cooke, P. W.; Ellingwood, B. R.; Fattal, S. G.
    Plan for the Assessment and Implementation of Seismic Design Provisions for Buildings.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., October 1978, 34 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NBSIR-78-1549
    Keywords: Hazards; Building codes; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic design; Structural design; Decision making; Design criteria; Standards; Seismic risk

  • Sarin, R. K.
    Risk Management Policy for Earthquake Hazard Reduction: Alternative Risk Management Policies for State and Local Governments.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., May 1982, 94 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCLA-ENG-8244
    Keywords: Los Angeles (California); Buildings; Regulations; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Risk; Risk analysis; Masonry; Decision making; Seismic risks; Ordinances; California; Management planning; Renovating

  • Bolton, P. A.; Heikkala, S. G.; Greene, M. M.; May, P. J.
    Land Use Planning for Earthquake Hazard Mitigation: A Handbook for Planners.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Directorate for Engineering., cJanuary 1986, 134 p.
    Identifying Number(s): SP-14
    Keywords: Hazards; Damage assessment; Risk; Buildings; Building codes; Ownership; Earthquakes; Land use zoning; Real property; Decision making; Losses; Ordinances; Safety; Land use; Handbooks; Sales; Cost analysis; Economic factors

  • Krimgold, F.
    Seismic Design Decisions for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Buiding Code.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science, June 1977, 138 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MIT-CE-R77-27
    Keywords: Legislation; Urban planning; Building codes; Risk; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquake engineering; Seismic design; Decision making; Soil properties; Massachusetts; Design criteria; SDDA project; Seismic risk

  • Kunreuther, H.; Ginsberg, R.; Miller, L.; Sagi, P.; Slovic, P.
    Disaster Insurance Protection, Public Policy Lessons.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., cJanuary 1978, 422 p.
    Keywords: ; Hazards; Risk; Models; Earthquakes; Protection; Decision making; Behavior; Losses; Motivation; Attitudes; Insurance; Disasters; Floods

  • Wyner, A. J.; Mann, D. E.
    Seismic Safety Policy in California: Local Governments and Earthquakes.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., February 1983, 381 p.
    Keywords: Local government; Building codes; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes; Decision making; Government policies; California; Attitudes; Land use; Seismic safety; Seismic risk