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  • 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: Dynamic response; Earthquake resistance; Liquid column dampers; Design analysis; Passive systems; Ground motion; Dynamic structural analysis; Loads (Forces); Tuning; Structural vibration; Performance evaluation; Earthquake engineering; Vibration damping; Acceleration; Energy absorption; Structural response; Seismic effects; Degrees of freedom; Energy dissipation

  • Fenves, G.; Chopra, A. K.
    Earthquake Analysis and Response of Concrete Gravity Dams.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., August 1984, 240 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-84/10
    Keywords: Gravity dams; Rocks; Seismic waves; Alluvium; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes; Foundations; Soil dynamics; Reservoirs; Energy absorption; Concrete dams; Safety; Design; Sediments; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Kelly, J. M.; Eidinger, J. M.; Derham, C. J.
    A Practical Soft Story Earthquake Isolation System.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., November 1977, 150 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-77/27
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Ground motion; Bearings; Damping; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquakes; Rubber; Energy absorption; Earth movements; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Kelly, J. M.; Chitty, D. E.
    Testing of a Wind Restraint for Aseismic Base Isolation.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., October 1978, 47 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-78/20
    Keywords: Buildings; Shear pins; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Vibration isolators; Pins; Seismic design; Foundations; Energy absorption; Natural rubber; Fracture strength; Wind loads

  • Kelly, J. M.; Skinner, M. S.; Beucke, K. E.
    Experimental Testing of an Energy-Absorbing Base Isolation System.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; Malaysian Rubber Producers' Research Association, Brickendonbury (England)., October 1980, 73 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-80/35
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Ground motion; Buildings; Bearings; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Mechanical hysteresis; Structural design; Foundations; Energy absorption; Natural rubber

  • Bhatti, M. A.; Pister, K. S.; Polak, E.
    Optimal Design of an Earthquake Isolation System.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., October 1978, 120 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-78/22
    Keywords: Ground motion; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Mechanical hysteresis; Seismic design; Structural design; Energy absorption; Mathematical models; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Gabrielsen, B. L.; Lindskog, R.
    The Use of Structural Foams to Improve Earthquake Resistance of Buildings.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., June 1978, 312 p.
    Identifying Number(s): 7732
    Keywords: Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Polyurethane resins; Foam; Roofs; Ceilings (Architecture); Walls; Energy absorption; Structural analysis

  • Chang, G. A.; Mander, J. B.
    Seismic Energy Based Fatigue Damage Analysis of Bridge Columns. Part 1. Evaluation of Seismic Capacity.
    National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.; National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., March 14, 1994, 239 p.
    Keywords: ; Bridge foundations; Damage assessment; Earthquake engineering; Pile structures; Seismic design; Bridge piers; Energy absorption; Computerized simulation; Mathematical models; Cyclic loads

  • Kelley, J. M.; Tsztoo, D. F.
    Earthquake Simulation Testing of a Stepping Frame with Energy-Absorbing Devices.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., August 1977, 55 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-77/17
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Ground motion; Seismic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Anchors (Structures); Earthquakes; Foundations; Energy absorption; Earth movements; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Aiken, I. D.; Kelly, J. M.
    Earthquake Simulator Testing and Analytical Studies of Two Energy-Absorbing Systems for Multistory Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd., Osaka (Japan)., October 1990, 294 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-90/03
    Keywords: ; Dynamic response; Steel structures; Earthquake resistant structures; Vibration isolators; Earthquake engineering; Structural vibration; Test facilities; Vibration damping; Energy absorption; Model tests; Mathematical models