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  • Krawinkler, H.; Zhu, B.
    U.S./P.R.C. Workshop on Experimental Methods in Earthquake Engineering. Proceedings of a Workshop. Held in Shanghai, P.R.C. on November 10-12, 1992.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; Tongji Univ., Shanghai (China)., July 1993, 249 p.
    Keywords: ; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Meetings; Pile structures; Structural vibration; Reinforced concrete; Test facilities; China; Displacement; Model tests; Construction materials; Structural analysis; Deformation; Cyclic loads; Dynamic models; United States; International cooperation

  • Wadia-Fascetti, S.; Smith, H. A.
    Adaptive Dynamic Analysis Considering Structural Lifespan: An Approach Based on Fuzzy Mathematics.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; Shimizu Corp., Tokyo (Japan). Ohsaki Research Inst., August 1994, 171 p.
    Keywords: Earthquake damage; Dynamic response; Degradation; Fuzzy sets; Earthquake engineering; Structural vibration; Uncertainty; Structural engineering; Structural failure; Adaptive dynamic analysis; Structural response; Stiffness; Calibration; Structural analysis; Errors

  • 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

  • Valles, R. E.; Reinhorn, A. M.; Kunnath, S. K.; Li, C.; Madan, A.
    IDARC2D Version 4.0: A Computer Program for the Inelastic Damage Analysis of Buildings.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., June 3, 1996, 351 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-96-0010
    Keywords: Damage assessment; Computer programs; Walls; Inelastic stress; Panels; Earthquake damage; IDARC2D computer program; Connectors; Hysteresis; Vibration isolators; Columns (Supports); Computerized simulation; Bending; Buildings; Rigidity; Vibration damping; Seismic effects; Flexibility; Deformation; Framed structures; Nonlinear systems; Dynamic structural analysis; Structural vibration; Beams (Structural)

  • Marshall, R. D.; Phan, L. T.; Celebi, M.
    Measurement of Structural Response Characteristics of Full-Scale Buildings: Comparison of Results from Strong-Motion and Ambient Vibration Records.
    Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA. Branch of Engineering Seismology and Geology., October 1992, 87 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-4884
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Earthquake damage; Signal processing; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Data acquisition; San Francisco (California); Structural vibration; Earthquakes; Soil-structure interactions; Vibration damping; Loma Prieta Earthquake; Seismic effects; Displacement

  • Raufaste, N. J.
    Wind and Seismic Effects. Proceedings of the Joint Meeting of the U.S.-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects (24th).
    September 1992, 622 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NIST/SP-843
    Keywords: ; International cooperation; Storms; Buildings; Tsunamis; Earthquake resistant structures; Hazards; Meetings; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes; Structural vibration; Highway bridges; Vibration damping; Seismic effects; Wind pressure; Mathematical models; Dynamic loads; Wind loads; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Sadek, F.; Mohraz, B.; Lew, H. S.
    Single and Multiple Tuned Liquid Column Dampers for Seismic Applications.
    November 1996, 43 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-5920
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Earthquake resistance; Liquid column dampers; Design analysis; Passive systems; Ground motion; Dynamic structural analysis; Loads (Forces); Tuning; Structural vibration; Performance evaluation; Earthquake engineering; Vibration damping; Acceleration; Energy absorption; Structural response; Seismic effects; Degrees of freedom; Energy dissipation

  • EERC-CUREe Symposium in Honor of Vitelmo V. Bertero. Held in Berkeley, California on January 31-February 1, 1997.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; American Inst. of Steel Construction, Chicago, IL.; Degenkolb Engineers, San Francisco, CA.; Fluor Daniel, Inc., Irvine, CA., February 1997, 286 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-97/05
    Keywords: ; Dynamic response; Earthquake damage; Tensile properties; Steel structures; Reinforcing steels; Meetings; Seismic design; Structural vibration; Reinforced concrete; Structural engineering; Earthquake resistance structures; Seismic effects; Frame structures; Earthquare engineering; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Shenton, H. W.
    Guidelines for Pre-Qualification, Prototype and Quality Control Testing of Seismic Isolation Systems.
    January 1996, 152 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-5800
    Keywords: Dynamic structural analysis; Dynamic response; Building codes; Vibration isolators; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquake engineering; Sliding; Prototypes; Test methods; Structural vibration; Hybrid systems; Loads (Forces); Requirements; Quality control; Elastomeric systems; Displacement; Vibration dampling; Bridges (Structures); Standards; Qualification

  • Uang, C. M.; Bertero, V. V.
    Use of Energy as a Design Criterion in Earthquake-Resistant Design.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., November 1988, 57 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-88/18
    Keywords: ; Energy dissipation; Ductility; Dynamic response; Earthquake resistant structures; Beams (Supports); Earthquake engineering; Structural vibration; Earthquakes; Energy methods; Walls; Design criteria; Mathematical models; Structural analysis; Seismic waves