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  • Recommended Seismic Design Criteria for New Steel Moment-Frame Buildings.
    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., June 2000, 224 p.
    Keywords: Performance evaluation; Building codes; Frame design; Connection qualification; Requirements; Structural materials; Detailed procedures; New steel moment-frame buildings; Recommendations; Mathematical modeling; Structural analysis; Seismic design criteria; Design

  • King, S. A.; Kiremidjian, A. S.
    Regional Seismic Hazard and Risk Analysis through Geographic Information Systems.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., June 1994, 194 p.
    Keywords: Seismic hazards; Earthquake damage; Ground motion; Geographic information systems; Case studies; Risk analysis; Earthquakes; Site characterization; Soil structure interactions; Seismic effects; Seismicity; Computerized simulation; Mathematical models; Structural analysis; Seismic waves

  • Cheok, G. S.; Stone, W. C.
    Performance of 1/3-Scale Model Precast Concrete Beam-Column Connections Subjected to Cyclic Inelastic Loads. Report No. 4.
    June 1994, 74 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-5436
    Keywords: ; Earthquake resistant structures; Beams (Supports); Earthquake engineering; Stress analysis; Failure modes; Structural failure; Precast concrete; Model tests; Concrete structures; Structural analysis; Construction joints; Cyclic loads; Compressive strength

  • Gavlin, N. L.; Sozen, M. A.; Aight, J. K.; Wood, S. L.
    Research and Development Plan for Understanding and Reducing Earthquake Hazard to Construction in Regions of Low to Moderate Seismicity.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., February 1990, 66 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['UILU-ENG-90-2003', 'STRUCTURAL RESEARCH SER-551']
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Building codes; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Masonry; Concrete construction; Steel construction; Design standards; Dynamic loads; Materials specifications; Structural analysis; Nondestructive tests

  • Witting, P. R.; Cozzarelli, F. A.
    Shape Memory Structural Dampers: Material Properties, Design and Seismic Testing.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., May 26, 1992, 106 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-92-0013
    Keywords: ; Dynamic response; Vibration isolators; Earthquake engineering; Structural vibration; Mechanical properties; Vibration damping; Seismic effects; Structural members; Model tests; Shape memory alloys; Structural analysis; Bending moments

  • Goel, R. K.; Chopra, A. K.
    Inelastic Seismic Response of One-Story, Asymmetric-Plan Systems.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., October 1990, 256 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-90/14
    Keywords: ; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Structural vibration; Torsion; Seismic effects; Stiffness; Earth movements; Displacement; Elastic analysis; Structural members; Deformation; Structural analysis

  • De la Llera, J. C.; Chopra, A. K.
    Evaluation of Code Accidental-Torsion Provisions Using Earthquake Records from Three Nominally Symmetric-Plan Buildings.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; California Strong Motion Instrumentation Program, Sacramento., July 1992, 170 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-92/09
    Keywords: ; Building codes; Earthquake engineering; Lateral pressure; Seismic design; Torsion; Office buildings; California; Design standards; Structural analysis

  • Lew, M.; O'Rourke, T. D.; Dobry, R.; Koch, M. M.
    Assessment of Geotechnical Issues in Acute Care Facilities in California.
    Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA. Earthquake Engineering Research Centers Program., September 15, 2004, 150 p.
    Keywords: ; Hazards; Health care facilities; Acute care; Health facilities; Geology; Medical facilities; Safety engineering; Geotechnical engineering; California; Hospitals; Compliance; Structural analysis

  • Filiatrault, A.; Wanitkorkul, A.; Constantinou, M.
    Development and Appraisal of a Numerical Cyclic Loading Protocol for Quantifying Building System Performance.
    Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., April 27, 2008, 142 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-08-0013
    Keywords: ; Performance evaluation; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Loads (Forces); Seismic design; Lateral pressure; Vibration damping; Methodology; Structural analysis

  • Maragakis, E.
    Model for the Rigid Body Motions of Skew Bridges.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., cJanuary 1984, 245 p.
    Identifying Number(s): EERL-85-02
    Keywords: Theses; Earthquake engineering; Highway bridges; Bridge decks; Skew bridges; Rotation; Mathematical models; Structural analysis; Bridge abutments; Dynamic structural analysis