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  • Seleemah, A. A.; Constantinou, M. C.
    Investigation of Seismic Response of Buildings with Linear and Nonlinear Fluid Viscous Dampers.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., May 21, 1997, 314 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-97-0004
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Seismic waves; Ground motion; Buildings; Vibration isolators; Viscous dampers; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistance; Time series analysis; Structural vibration; Fluid damping devices; Vibration damping; Fluid-structure interactions; Linear systems; Shaking table tests; Nonlinear systems; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Symans, M. D.; Constantinou, M. C.
    Development and Experimental Study of Semi-Active Fluid Damping Devices for Seismic Protection of Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., August 3, 1995, 532 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-95-0011
    Keywords: Semi-active control; Earthquake resistance; Seismic isolation; Vibration isolators; Structural vibration; Mechanical properties; Fluid damping devices; Vibration damping; Dampers; Fluid-structure interactions; Control algorithms; Shaking table tests; Fluid flow; Structural properties; Vibration control; Seismic waves

  • Pekcan, G.; Mander, J. B.; Chen, S. S.
    Seismic Retrofit of End-Sway Frames of Steel Deck-Truss Bridges with a Supplemental Tendon System: Experimental and Analytical Investigation.
    Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC., July 1, 2000, 186 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-00-0004
    Keywords: Damping (Engineering); Load paths; Steel structures; Computer programs; Earthquake engineering; Dynamic characteristics; Steel bridges; Seismic design; Bridge decks; Frames; Structural tests; Tendons (Materials); Steel deck truss bridges; Nonlinear time history analysis; Drain-2DX program; Model tests; Shaking table tests; Structural analysis; Bracing; Retrofitting

  • Vian, D.; Bruneau, M.
    Experimental Investigation of P-Delta Effects to Collapse During Earthquakes.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA. Earthquake Engineering Research Centers Program., June 25, 2001, 364 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-01-0001
    Keywords: Damage; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Highway bridges; P delta effects; Single Degree of Freedom; Performance limits; Collapses; Piers; Shaking table tests; Structural safety

  • Constantinou, M. C.; Tsopelas, P.; Kim, Y. S.; Okamoto, S.
    NCEER-Taisei Corporation Research Program on Sliding Seismic Isolation Systems for Bridges: Experimental and Analytical Study of a Friction Pendulum System (FPS).
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., November 1, 1993, 171 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-93-0020
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Ground motion; Bearings; Vibration isolators; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquake engineering; Highway bridges; Sliding isolation systems; Bridge piers; Simulation; Bridge design; Friction Pendulum System; Displacement; Mathematical models; Shaking table tests; Deformation

  • Fishman, K. L.; Richards, R.
    Seismic Analysis and Design of Bridge Abutments Considering Sliding and Rotation.
    Federal Highway Administration, Albany, NY. New York Div., September 15, 1997, 100 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-97-0009
    Keywords: Sliding; Seismic design; Soil-structure interactions; Equations of motion; Load bearing capacity; Tilting; Computerized simulation; Algorithms; Failure mode analysis; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Retaining walls; Bridge decks; Rotation; Bridge design; Displacement; Deformation; Bridge abutments; Dynamic structural analysis; Translational motion; Highway bridges; Shaking table tests