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  • Kamiyama, M.; O'Rourke, M. J.; Flores-Berrones, R.
    Semi-Empirical Analysis of Strong-Motion Peaks in Terms of Seismic Source, Propagation Path and Local Site Conditions.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., September 9, 1992, 168 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-92-0023
    Keywords: ; Sites; Seismic waves; Regression analysis; Displacement; Mathematical models; Magnitude; Soil pressure; Strains; Comparison; Mexico; Seismology; United States; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Wave propagation; Velocity measurement; Accelerometers; Earthquakes

  • Feng, M. Q.; Shinozuka, M.; Fujii, S.
    Experimental and Analytical Study of a Hybrid Isolation System Using Friction Controllable Sliding Bearings.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., May 15, 1992, 101 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-92-0009
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Sliding friction; Friction controllable sliding bearings; Structural vibration; Bearing capacity; Algorithms; Mathematical models; Controllers; Control theory; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Vibration damping; Vibration isolators; Signal processing; Hybrid isolation system; Friction factor

  • Saiidi, M.; Maragakis, E.; Feng, S.
    Evaluation of the Current CALTRANS Seismic Restrainer Design Method.
    California State Dept. of Transportation, Sacramento.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; Nevada Dept. of Transportation, Carson City., October 1992, 72 p.
    Identifying Number(s): CCEER-92-8
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Hinges; Computer programs; Restrainers; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Design standards; Highway bridges; Displacement; Stress analysis; Bridge design; Stiffness; Bearings; Nonlinear systems; Seismic effects; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Ettouney, M. M.; Daddazio, R. P.
    Nonlinear Seismic Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Buildings. Phase 1.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Small Business Innovation Research Programs., September 30, 1989, 42 p.
    Keywords: ; Earthquake resistant structures; Reinforced concrete; Structural vibration; Deformation; Mathematical models; Dynamic response; Buildings; Plastic properties; Earthquake engineering; Computer programs; Nonlinear systems; Seismic effects; Structural members; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Barlett, S. F.; Youd, T. L.
    Empirical Analysis of Horizontal Ground Displacement Generated by Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spreads.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany.; Corps of Engineers, Washington, DC., August 17, 1992, 119 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-92-0021
    Keywords: Case histories; San Fernando (California); Lateral strain; Alaska; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Liquefaction; Idaho; San Francisco (California); Japan

  • Khater, M.
    Reconnaissance Report on the Cairo, Egypt Earthquake of October 12, 1992.
    National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., December 23, 1992, 50 p.
    Keywords: Cracking (Fracturing); Cairo (Egypt); Damage assessment; Bridges; Nile river; Egyptian Arab Republic; Seismology; Techtonics; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Reconnaissance; History; Earthquakes

  • Soong, T. T.; Chen, G.; Wu, Z.; Zhang, R. H.; Grigoriu, M.
    Assessment of the 1991 NEHRP Provisions for Nonstructural Components and Recommended Revisions.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., March 1, 1993, 128 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-93-0003
    Keywords: ; Seismic design; California; Architecture; Components; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Hazards; Building codes

  • Gavin, H.; Yuan, S.; Grossman, J.; Pekelis, E.; Jacob, K.
    Low-Level Dynamic Characteristics of Four Tall Flat-Plate Buildings in New York City.
    National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., December 28, 1992, 145 p.
    Keywords: Seismic design; Skyscrapers; Earthquake resistant structures; Flat plate models; Computerized simulation; New York City (New York); Earthquake engineering; Vibration damping; Power spectra; Commercial buildings; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Yang, J. N.; Li, Z.; Vongchavalitkul, S.
    Generalization of Optimal Control Theory: Linear and Nonlinear Structures.
    National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., November 2, 1992, 89 p.
    Keywords: ; Earthquake resistant structures; Structural vibration; Mathematical models; Control theory; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Optimization; Vibration damping; Vibration isolators; Nonlinear systems; Linear systems

  • Constantinou, M. C.; Symans, M. D.
    Experimental and Analytical Investigation of Seismic Response of Structures with Supplemental Fluid Viscous Dampers.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., December 21, 1992, 214 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-92-0032
    Keywords: ; Dampling; Seismic design; Lateral forces; Mathematical models; Bracing; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Tests; Japan; Dynamic structural analysis