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  • 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

  • Wen, Y. K.; Hwang, H.; Shinozuka, M.
    Development of Reliability-Based Design Criteria for Building under Seismic Load.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., August 1, 1994, 176 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-94-0023
    Keywords: Reliability analysis; Building codes; Buildings; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquake engineering; Structural design; Structural engineering; Reliability-based design; Design criteria; Probability; Displacement; Mathematical models; Dynamic loads; Structural analysis; Nonlinear systems

  • Earthquake Engineering Research at Berkeley, 1996.
    Applied Technology Council, Berkeley, CA.; Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, Sacramento, CA.; California Seismic Safety Commission, Sacramento.; Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., February 1997, 256 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-96/01
    Keywords: ; Tension; Ground motion; Design analysis; Steel structures; Earthquake engineering; Dams; Meetings; Vibration isolators; Ductility; Soil-structure interactions; Reinforced concrete; Vibration damping; Earthquake resistance structures; Design criteria; Displacement; Steel construction; Research projects; Bridges (Structures); Seismic isolation; Dynamic structural analysis

  • 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

  • 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

  • Kunnath, S. K.; El-Bahy, A.; Taylor, A. W.; Stone, W. C.
    Cumulative Seismic Damage of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers.
    National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; Federal Highway Administration, McLean, VA.; California State Dept. of Transportation, Sacramento. Office of Structures Design., October 1997, 142 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-6075
    Keywords: ; Earthquake damage; Ductility; Damage assessment; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Hysteresis; Seismic design; Reinforced concrete; Failure modes; Structural failure; Displacement; Columns (Supports); Fatigue limit; Cyclic loads; Bridges (Structures); Dynamic structural analysis

  • Chang, T. S.; Singh, M. P.
    Study of Seismic Response of Rotating Machines Subjected to Multi-Component Base Excitations.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., May 1992, 114 p.
    Identifying Number(s): VPI-E-92-11
    Keywords: ; Earthquake damage; Turbomachinery; Rotating electrical machines; Mechanical properties; Rotary stability; Equations of motion; Vibration damping; Seismic effects; Displacement; Mathematical models; Seismic waves

  • 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

  • Celik, O. C.; Berman, J. W.; Bruneau, M.
    Cyclic Testing of Braces Laterally Restrained by Steel Studs to Enhance Performance During Earthquakes.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., March 16, 2004, 256 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-04-0003
    Keywords: Braces; Energy dissipation; Ductility; Literature review; Studs; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes; Mechanical properties; Cold formed steel studs; Braced steel infills; Stiffness; Performance; Displacement; Strength (Mechanics); Hysteretic behavior; Steel frames; Cyclic tests

  • Song, J.; Chu, Y. L.; Liang, Z.; Lee, G. C.
    Modal Analysis of Generally Damped Linear Structures Subjected to Seismic Excitations.
    Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., March 4, 2008, 228 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-08-0005
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Damping; Virbration; Earthquake engineering; Evaluation; Modal response; Seismic effects; Displacement; Mathematical models; Structural analysis; Modal combination