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  • Pekcan, G.; Mander, J. B.; Chen, S. S.
    Design and Retrofit Methodology for Building Structures with Supplemental Energy Dissipating Systems.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; State Univ. of New York at Buffalo. Research Foundation., December 31, 1999, 198 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-99-0021
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Spectra; Viscosity; Retrofitting; Algorithms; Frequency measurement; Ground motion; Frequency response testing; Structural velocity; Energy dissipation; Vibration damping; Nonlinear systems; Design analysis; Seismicity

  • El-Attar, A. G.; White, R. N.; Gergely, P.
    Shake Table Test of a 1/8 Scale Three-Story Lightly Reinforced Concrete Building.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY., February 28, 1991, 175 p.
    Keywords: Reinforced concrete; Structural vibration; Vibration tests; Test facilities; Model tests; Dynamic response; Buildings; Concrete structures; Earthquake engineering; Bending moments; Displacement; Design analysis; Shake Table Tests; Loads (Forces); Structural members; Structural analysis

  • Chang, K. C.; Yao, G. C.; Lee, G. C.; Hao, D. S.; Yeh, Y. C.
    Dynamic Characteristics of a Full-Size Five-Story Steel Structure and a 2/5 Scale Model.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., July 2, 1991, 105 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-91-0011
    Keywords: Damage assessment; Framed structures; Structural vibration; Steel structures; Prototypes; Vibration tests; Model tests; Dynamic response; Earthquake damage; Earthquake engineering; Concrete slabs; Design analysis; Stress analysis; Foundations; Shake Table Tests; Structural members

  • Chai, Y. H.; Priestley, M. J. N.; Seible, F.
    Flexural Retrofit of Circular Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns by Steel Jacketing. Experimental Studies.
    California State Dept. of Transportation, Sacramento. Office of Structures Design.; California State Business and Transportation Agency, Los Angeles.; Federal Highway Administration, Sacramento, CA. California Div.; National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., October 1991, 172 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCSD/SSRP-91/06
    Keywords: ; Reinforced concrete; Columns (Supports); Deflection; Bridge maintenance; Design analysis; Ductility; Earthquake resistant structures; Retrofitting; Earthquake damage; Buckling; Highway bridges; Structural steels; Circular bodies; Bridge design; Highway maintenance; Structural analysis; Reinforcing materials; Flexural strength; Earthquake engineering; Bending moments; Reinforcement (Structures)

  • Earthquake Engineering Research at Berkeley, 1996.
    Applied Technology Council, Berkeley, CA.; Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, Sacramento, CA.; California Seismic Safety Commission, Sacramento.; Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., February 1997, 256 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-96/01
    Keywords: ; Bridges (Structures); Reinforced concrete; Steel structures; Displacement; Soil-structure interactions; Dams; Seismic isolation; Earthquake resistance structures; Vibration damping; Design analysis; Vibration isolators; Ductility; Research projects; Meetings; Design criteria; Steel construction; Tension; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Planning Seismic Rehabilitation: Societal Issues.
    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., March 1998, 116 p.
    Keywords: ; Seismic design; Planning; Social factors; Economic factors; Earthquake resistance; US FEMA; Retrofitting; Earthquake damage; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Design analysis; Soil-structure interactions; Infrastructure; Seismic effects; Construction; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Sadek, F.; Mohraz, B.; Taylor, A. W.; Chung, R. M.
    Passive Energy Dissipation Devices for Seismic Applications.
    November 1996, 66 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-5923
    Keywords: ; Vibration control; Performance evaluation; Vibration damping; Design analysis; Tuning; Viscosity; Structural vibration; Dampers; Seismic effects; Shape memory alloys; Friction; Earthquake resistance; Degrees of freedom; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Energy dissipation; Passive systems; Structural response; Viscoelasticity; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Sadek, F.; Mohraz, B.; Lew, H. S.
    Single and Multiple Tuned Liquid Column Dampers for Seismic Applications.
    November 1996, 43 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-5920
    Keywords: Energy absorption; Loads (Forces); Liquid column dampers; Performance evaluation; Vibration damping; Acceleration; Design analysis; Tuning; Structural vibration; Seismic effects; Earthquake resistance; Dynamic response; Ground motion; Degrees of freedom; Energy dissipation; Earthquake engineering; Passive systems; Structural response; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Schiff, A. J.
    Northridge Earthquake: Lifeline Performance and Post-Earthquake Response.
    National Inst. of Standards and Technology (BFRL), Gaithersburg, MD., April 1997, 346 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MONO-8
    Keywords: Liquid fuels; Water systems; Bridges (Structures); Sewer systems; Public utilities; Dynamic structural analysis; Ports (Facilities); Soil-structure interactions; Communication systems; Operating systems; Fire departments; Harbors; Damage assessment; Design analysis; Airports; Highways; Transportation sector; Hospitals; Earthquake damage; Buildings; Seismic effects; Waste water; Emergency response; Electric power distribution; Northridge earthquake; Pipelines; Gas utilities

  • Yancey, C. W.; Cheok, G. S.; Sadek, F.; Mohraz, B.
    Summary of the Structural Performance of Single-Family, Wood-Frame Housing.
    September 1998, 176 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-6224
    Keywords: Damage assessment; Wind effects; Hurricanes; Structural failure; Storm damage; Earthquake damage; Performance evaluation; Dynamic response; Structural damage; Failure mode analysis; Design analysis; Residential buildings; Wood frame construction; Seismic effects; Houses; Dynamic structural analysis