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  • Porter, M. L.; Sabri, A. A.; Khoury, R. Y.
    Plank Diaphragms in Masonry Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., August 1993, 74 p.
    Keywords: Floors; International cooperation; Damage assessment; Walls; Diaphragms (Mechanics); Japan; Earthquake damage; Reinforcement (Structures); First major event load; Structural failure; Stiffness; Cracks; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Displacement; Compressive strength; Dynamic response; Masonry buildings; Earthquake resistant structures; Loads (Forces); Masonry; Tensile stress; United States; Concrete slabs

  • Mehrabi, A. B.; Shing, P. B.; Schuller, M. P.; Noland, J. L.
    Performance of Masonry-Infilled R/C Frames under In-Plane Lateral Loads.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., October 1994, 272 p.
    Identifying Number(s): CU/SR-94/6
    Keywords: Prototypes; Stress strain relations; Earthquake damage; Strain gages; Frames; Shear stresses; Failure modes; Structural failure; Cracks; Algorithms; Infilled panels; Earthquake engineering; Structural components; Reinforced concrete; Displacement; Cyclic loads; Dynamic response; Lateral loads; Cracking (Fracturing); Masonry; Finite element method; Wall loading; Concrete structures; Structural analysis

  • 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

  • Anagnos, T.; Rojahn, C.; Kiremidjian, A. S.
    NCEER-ATC Joint Study on Fragility of Buildings.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., January 20, 1995, 120 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-95-0003
    Keywords: ; Earthquake damage; Ground motion; Damage assessment; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Fragility; Structural failure; Seismic effects; Structural response; Load carrying capacity; Structural reliability

  • Singhal, A.; Kiremidjian, A. S.
    Method for Developing Motion Damage Relationships for Reinforced Concrete Frames, May 1995.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., May 11, 1995, 124 p.
    Keywords: ; Earthquake damage; Dynamic response; Ground motion; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquake engineering; Structural components; Matrices (Mathematics); Reinforced concrete; Structural failure; Concrete structures; Mathematical models

  • Huo, J. R.; Hwang, H. H. M.
    Seismic Fragility Analysis of Equipment and Structures in a Memphis Electric Substation.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA. Buffalo, NY.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., August 10, 1995, 170 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-95-0014
    Keywords: Performance evaluation; Hazards; Seismic response; Damage assessment; Power substations; Soil-structure interactions; Electric utlities; Capacitors; Earthquake damage; Lightning arresters; Switches; Circuit breakers; Ground motion; Electrical equipment; Transformers; Earthquake engineering; Seismic effects; Seismic waves; New Madrid Seismic Zone; Fragility analysis; Voltage regulators; Memphis (Tennessee); Potheats

  • 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)

  • Singhal, A.; Kiremidjian, A. S.
    Method for Earthquake Motion-Damage Relationships with Application to Reinforced Concrete Frames.
    National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., September 10, 1997, 256 p.
    Keywords: ; Dynamic response; Ground motion; Earthquake damage; Damage assessment; Earthquake engineering; Structural components; Fragility; Monte Carlo method; Autoregressive processes; Sensitivity analysis; Frames; Bayes theorem; Reinforced concrete; Soil-structure interactions; Structural failure; Seismic effects; Gaussian processes; Probability; Concrete structures; Mathematical models

  • Schiff, A. J.
    Proceedings of the Workshop on Performance Criteria for Telecommunication Services under Earthquake Conditions. Held in Stanford, California on April 16, 1998.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., July 15, 1998, 138 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-98-0008
    Keywords: Earthquake damage; Emergency management; Performance evaluation; Packet switching; Public utilities; Earthquake engineering; Vulnerability; Criteria; Emergency preparedness; Meetings; Telephone systems; Seismic effects; Connectivity; Emergency power; Communication systems; Communication networks; Communications traffic; Telecommunications

  • Holzer, T. L.
    Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989. Earth Structures and Engineering Characterization of Ground Motion.
    January 1998, 86 p.
    Identifying Number(s): USGS-PP-1552-D
    Keywords: Earthquake damage; Ground motion; Damage assessment; Earthquake engineering; Earth dams; Soil-structure interactions; Acceleration; Loma Prieta Earthquake; Seismic effects; Seismic events; Seismic velocity; Central Region (California); Engineering structures; Excavation; Peak values; Seismic waves