NEHRP Clearinghouse

displaying 1 - 10 results in total 90

  • Rahnama, M.; Krawinkler, H.
    Effects of Soft Soil and Hysteresis Model on Seismic Demands.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; Kajima Corp., Tokyo (Japan)., July 1993, 249 p.
    Keywords: ; Dynamic response; Ground motion; Hysteresis; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Strain hardening; Structural design; Soil structure interactions; Stiffness; Displacement; Soil mechanics; Mathematical models; Structural analysis; Nonlinear systems; Ductility

  • Andrus, R. D.; Chung, R. M.
    Ground Improvement Techniques for Liquefaction Remediation Near Existing Lifelines.
    October 1995, 94 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-5714
    Keywords: Dams; Earth movements; Ground subsidence; Bridges (Structures); Mixing; Earthquake resistance; Pipelines; Soil structure interactions; Grouting; Soil dynamics; Drainage; Storage tanks; Soil mechanics; Liquefaction; Ground motion; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Lifeline systems; Seismic effects; Displacement; Conduits; Deformation; Cost estimates; Soil stabilization

  • Scawthorn, C.
    Marmara, Turkey Earthquake of August 17, 1999: Reconnaissance Report.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., March 23, 2000, 206 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-00-0001
    Keywords: Damage assessment; Waste water; North Anatolian Fault Zone; Seismicity; Social impact; Earthquake damage; Earthquakes; Soil structure interactions; Medical services; Water systems; Infrastructure; Electric power; Soil mechanics; Lifelines; Marmara Turkey Earthquake; Ground motion; Marmara (Turkey); Geotechnical engineering; Industrial plants; Emergency response; Restoration; Structural analysis; Remote sensing; Natural gas; Transportation networks; Political aspects

  • Proposed Initiative for Capitalizing on the Parkfield, California, Earthquake Prediction.
    Geological Survey, Reston, VA.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 1986, 38 p.
    Keywords: ; Earthquakes; California; Soil mechanics; Predictions; Tectonics

  • Siddiqi, F. H.; Seed, R. B.; Chan, C. K.; Seed, H. B.; Pyke, R. M.
    Strength Evaluation of Coarse-Grained Soils.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., December 1987, 64 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-87/22
    Keywords: ; Gravel; Dams; Soils; Earthquakes; Strength; Soil mechanics; Cyclic loads; Shear strength; Liquefaction

  • Gupta, S.; Lin, T. W.; Penzien, J.; Yeh, C. S.
    Hybrid Modelling of Soil-Structure Interaction.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., May 1980, 128 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-80/09
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes; Soil structure interactions; Soil dynamics; Finite element analysis; Structures; Soil mechanics; Mathematical models

  • Carroll, M. D.; Zimmie, T. F.
    Sample Size Effects Using the NGI (Norwegian Geotechnical Institute) Direct Simple Shear Apparatus.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., May 1979, 144 p.
    Keywords: Measuring instruments; Earthquake engineering; Soil tests; Soil properties; Soil mechanics; Cyclic loads; Shear strength

  • Smilowitz, R.; Newmark, N. M.
    Seismic Shears and Overturning Moments in Buildings.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Research Applied to National Needs., July 1977, 145 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['STRUCTURAL RESEARCH SER-441', 'UILU-ENG-77-2011']
    Keywords: Seismic waves; Ground motion; Buildings; Skyscrapers; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Theses; Seismic design; Earthquakes; Soil structure interactions; Shear properties; Earth movements; Soil mechanics; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Henke, W.; Henke, R.
    In situ Testing Procedure for Obtaining Dynamic and Cyclic Soil Properties.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Industrial Science and Technological Innovation.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC., January 1990, 116 p.
    Keywords: Field tests; Earthquake resistant structures; Experimental data; Shear properties; Soil tests; Soil properties; Geotechnical engineering; Soil mechanics; Mechanical tests; Deformation; Liquefaction

  • Tang, Y. K.
    Proceedings: NSF/EPRI Workshop on Dynamic Soil Properties and Site Characterization. Volumes 1 and 2. Held in Palo Alto, California on November 9-10, 1989.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Directorate for Engineering., cJune 1991, 522 p.
    Identifying Number(s): EPRI-NP-7337
    Keywords: ; Soil surveys; Earthquake resistant structures; Soil physical properties; Meetings; Earthquake engineering; Soil chemical properties; Site characterization; Structural design; Soil-structure interactions; Data processing; Soil dynamics; Soil properties; Soil mechanics; Spatial distribution; Seismology; Geophysical surveys