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  • Spudlich, P.; Chiou, B. S. J.; Graves, R.; Collins, N.; Somerville, P.
    Formulation of Directivity for Earthquake Sources Using Isochrone Theory.
    January 2004, 58 p.
    Identifying Number(s): USGS/OFR-2004-1268
    Keywords: Isochrone theory; Earthquakes; Faults (Geologic); Velocity; Seismic events; Polarization; Predictions

  • Malushte, S. R.; Singh, M. P.
    Prediction of Seismic Design Response Spectra Using Ground Characteristics.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., September 1987, 328 p.
    Identifying Number(s): VPI-E-87-31
    Keywords: ; Acceleration (Physics); Seismic reflection method; Spectras; Earthquake resistant structures; Graphs (Charts); Velocity measurements; Earthquakes; Earth movements; Statistical analysis; Predictions; Tables (Data); Seismic waves

  • Blejwas, T.; Bresler, B.
    Damageability in Existing Buildings.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., August 1979, 88 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-78/12
    Keywords: CDC-6400 computers; Dynamic response; Computer programming; Buildings; Damage assessment; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Stiffness methods; EPRESP computer program; Fortran 4 programming language; Predictions; Seismic hazard; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Anagnostopoulos, S. A.
    Damage Prediction of Three Types of Buildings Based on Dynamic Analysis, Optimum Seismic Protection for New Building Construction in Eastern Metropolitan Areas.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., October 1972, 23 p.
    Identifying Number(s): INTERNAL STUDY-20
    Keywords: Buildings; Damage assessment; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic design; Design standards; Predictions; Tall buildings; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Abdel-Ghaffar, A. M.; Scott, R. F.; Craig, M. J.
    Full-Scale Experimental Investigation of a Modern Earth Dam.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., February 1980, 204 p.
    Identifying Number(s): EERL-80-02
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Earth dams; Earthquakes; Soil dynamics; Earth movements; Predictions

  • Weisbecker, L. W.; Stoneman, W. C.; Ackerman, S. E.
    Earthquake Prediction, Uncertainty, and Policies for the Future: A Technology Assessment of Earthquake Prediction.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Research Applied to National Needs., January 1977, 311 p.
    Identifying Number(s): CRESS-19
    Keywords: Policies; Earthquake prediction; Risk; Earthquake engineering; Risk analysis; Earthquakes; Earthquake warning systems; Technology assessment; Earth movements; Attitudes; Regional planning; Predictions; Disasters; Seismic risk

  • White, A.
    Natural Hazards Observer, Volume 2, Number 3, March 1978.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., March 1978, 14 p.
    Keywords: Predictions; Lightning; Hazards; Hail; Flood control; Flood plains; Disaster preparedness; Emergency preparedness; Texas; Research; Government policies; Weather modification; Forecasting; Hurricanes; Warning systems; Planning; Newsletters; Coasts; Disaster relief; Disasters

  • Philleo, P. R.; Abrams, D. P.
    Scale Relationships of Concrete Beam-Column Joints.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., February 1984, 99 p.
    Identifying Number(s): STRUCTURAL RESEARCH SER-8301
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Tests; Scale (Ratio); Earthquake engineering; Beams (Supports); Loads (Forces); Joints (Junctions); Reinforced concrete; Columns (Supports); Structural analysis; Predictions

  • Jennings, P. C.
    Earthquake Engineering and Hazards Reduction in China: A Trip Report of the American Earthquake Engineering and Hazards Reduction Delegation.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., January 1980, 195 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['CSCPRC-8', 'ISBN-0-309-02937-6']
    Keywords: Precursors; Dynamic structural analysis; Foreign technology; Buildings; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Hazards; Anomalies; Earthquakes; China; Soil mechanics; Predictions; 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