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  • Solomon, S. C.
    Application of Laser Ranging and Vlbi Data to a Study of Plate Tectonic Driving Forces.
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC., May 30, 1980, 175 p.
    Keywords: ; Fourier series; Finite element method; Stress concentration; Tectonics; Equations of motion; Elastic deformation; Mathematical models; Lithosphere; Loads (Forces); Displacement; Very long base interferometry; Laser range finders

  • Nada, H.; Sanders, D.; Saiidi, M. S.
    Seismic Performance of RC Bridge Frames with Architectural-Flared Columns.
    California State Dept. of Transportation, Sacramento.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 2003, 498 p.
    Identifying Number(s): CCEER-03-03
    Keywords: ; Seismic design; Structural flares; Finite element method; Reinforced concrete; California; Columns (Supports); Bridge supports; Earthquake engineering; Concrete structures; Shear stress; Plastic hinges; Loads (Forces); Seismic effects

  • Warn, G. P.; Whittaker, A. S.
    Study of the Coupled Horizontal-Vertical Behavior of Elastomeric and Lead-Rubber Seismic Isolation Bearings.
    Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., September 22, 2006, 344 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-0011
    Keywords: ; Evaluation; Finite element method; Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic design; Structural vibration; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Excitation; Stiffness; Elastomeric isolators; Seismic effects; Vibration isolators; Simulations; Bearings; Seismic isolation; Rubber

  • Paulson, T. J.; Abrams, D. P.
    Measured Inelastic Response of Reinforced Masonry Building Structures to Earthquake Motions.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., October 1990, 310 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UILU-ENG-90-2013
    Keywords: ; Masonry; Finite element method; Earthquake resistant structures; Reinforced concrete; Structural vibration; Seismic waves; Experimental data; Amplitude; Dynamic response; Reinforcement (Structural); Earthquake engineering; Stiffness; Displacement; Frequencies; Nonlinear systems; Earthquakes

  • Ghanaat, Y.; Clough, R. W.
    EADAP: Enhanced Arch Dam Analysis Program. User's Manual.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., November 1989, 106 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-89/07
    Keywords: INCRES computer program; Finite element method; Seismic waves; Matrices (Mathematics); Arch dams; Concrete dams; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Reservoirs; Foundations; EADAP computer program; User manuals (Computer programs); Loads (Forces); Hydrodynamics; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Goyal, A.; Chopra, A. K.
    Earthquake Analysis and Response of Intake-Outlet Towers.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., July 1989, 446 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-89/04
    Keywords: ; Finite element method; Towers; Seismic waves; Structural vibration; Mathematical models; Earth movements; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Displacement; Soil-structure interactions; User manuals (Computer programs); Dams; Hydrodynamics; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Makris, N.; Gazetas, G.
    Phase Wave Velocities and Displacement Phase Differences in a Harmonically Oscillating Pile.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., July 8, 1991, 60 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-91-0010
    Keywords: ; Wave phases; Finite element method; Earthquake resistant structures; Bridges (Structures); Structural vibration; Mathematical models; Pile structures; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Wave propagation; Vibration damping; Displacement; Soil-structure interactions; Dams; Soil mechanics

  • Deierlein, G. G.; Hsieh, S. H.; Shen, Y. J.; Abel, J. F.
    Nonlinear Analysis of Steel Frames with Semi-Rigid Connections Using the Capacity Spectrum Method.
    National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., July 2, 1991, 92 p.
    Keywords: Finite element method; Framed structures; Structural vibration; Capacity Spectrum Method; Steel structures; Moments; Seismic waves; Loads (Forces); Dynamic response; Joints (Junctions); Earthquake engineering; Elastic properties; Case studies; Nonlinear systems; Structural members; Structural analysis

  • Bray, J. D.; Seed, R. B.; Seed, H. B.
    Effects of Tectonic Movements on Stresses and Deformations in Earth Embankments.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., September 1989, 454 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-90/13
    Keywords: ; Numerical analysis; Embankments; Deformation; Earth movements; Stress analysis; Dams; Subsidence; Tectonics; Mathematical models; Foundations; Mass movements (Geology); Soil mechanics; Soil tests; Case histories; Geological faults; Finite element method; Clays; Model tests; Earthquake engineering; Reviews

  • Downs, R. E.; Hjelmstad, K. D.; Foutch, D. A.
    Evaluation of Two RC Buildings Retrofit with Steel Bracing.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., November 1991, 355 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['UILU-ENG-91-2011', 'STRUCTURAL RESEARCH SER-563']
    Keywords: ; Finite element method; Reinforcing materials; Earthquake resistant structures; Reinforced concrete; Structural vibration; Retrofitting; Mexico; Reinforcing steels; Earthquake damage; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Concrete structures; Soil-structure interactions; Computer programs; Reinforcement (Structures); Structural analysis