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  • 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: Structural engineering; Probability; Earthquake resistant structures; Dynamic loads; Mathematical models; Reliability analysis; Structural design; Reliability-based design; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Displacement; Nonlinear systems; Building codes; Design criteria; Structural analysis

  • Pekcan, G.; Mander, J. B.; Chen, S. S.
    Experimental and Analytical Study of Low-Cycle Fatigue Behavior of Semi-Rigid Top-And-Seat Angle Connections.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., January 5, 1995, 129 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-95-0002
    Keywords: ; Structural engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Steel structures; Structural failure; Fatigue life; Construction materials; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Fatigue (Materials); Connectors; Cyclic loads; Loads (Forces); Structural analysis

  • Chai, Y. H.; Priestley, M. J. N.; Seible, F.
    Flexural Retrofit of Circular Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns by Steel Jacketing. Experimental Studies.
    California State Dept. of Transportation, Sacramento. Office of Structures Design.; California State Business and Transportation Agency, Los Angeles.; Federal Highway Administration, Sacramento, CA. California Div.; National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., October 1991, 172 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCSD/SSRP-91/06
    Keywords: ; Reinforced concrete; Columns (Supports); Deflection; Bridge maintenance; Design analysis; Ductility; Earthquake resistant structures; Retrofitting; Earthquake damage; Buckling; Highway bridges; Structural steels; Circular bodies; Bridge design; Highway maintenance; Structural analysis; Reinforcing materials; Flexural strength; Earthquake engineering; Bending moments; Reinforcement (Structures)

  • Kelly, J. M.
    Final Report on the International Workshop on the Use of Rubber-Based Bearings for the Earthquake Protection of Buildings. Held in Shantou City, P.R. China on May 17-19, 1994.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., May 1995, 132 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-95/05
    Keywords: ; Earthquake resistant structures; Damage prevention; Damping; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Meetings; Vibration isolators; Bearings; Seismic isolation; Rubber; Structural analysis

  • Pekcan, G.; Mander, J. B.; Chen, S. S.
    Experimental Performance and Analytical Study of a Non-Ductile Reinforced Concrete Frame Structure Retrofitted with Elastomeric Spring Dampers.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., July 14, 1995, 151 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-95-0010
    Keywords: Elastomers; Shock absorbers; Earthquake resistant structures; Friction; Reinforced concrete; Viscosity; Dynamic analysis; Spring damper systems; Shear properties; Vibration damping; Compressibility; Structural analysis

  • Shome, N.; Cornell, C. A.
    Probabilistic Seismic Demand Analysis of Nonlinear Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., March 1999, 332 p.
    Identifying Number(s): RMS-35
    Keywords: Seismic design; Probabilistic Seismic Demand Analysis (PSDA); Damage; Nonlinear-static analysis; Lateral pressure; Ground motion; Pushover analysis; Nonlinear systems; Multi-degree-of-freedom structures; MDOF structures; Lateral force; Earthquakes; Structural analysis

  • Lew, H. S.; Simiu, E.; Gross, J. L.; Stames, M. A.
    Manual for Seismic and Windstorm Evaluation of Existing Concrete Buildings for the Dominican Republic.
    April 2002, 158 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-6867
    Keywords: Dominican Republic; Evaluation; Risk assessment; Reinforced concrete; Wind loads; Concrete moment frames; Procedures; Structural design; Buildings; Critical facilities; Evaluation procedures; Concrete frames; Guidelines; Concrete shear wall buildings; Seismic effects; Earthquakes; Structural analysis

  • Khashaee, P.; Mohraz, B.; SAdek, F.; Lew, H. S.; Gross, J. L.
    Distribution of Earthquake Input Energy in Structures.
    January 2003, 98 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-6903
    Keywords: ; Seismic design; Damage assessment; Damping; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Buildings; Hysteresis; Accelerometers; Ductility; Structural analysis

  • Riley, M. A.; Sadek, F.
    Experimental Testing of Roof to Wall Connections in Wood Frame Houses.
    April 2003, 82 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-6938
    Keywords: ; Hurricanes; Damage; Construction materials; Wind; Environmental testing; Houses; Climate; Dynamic tests; Hazards; Residential buildings; Seismic loads; Natural disasters; Wooden structures; Structural analysis; Roofs; Joints; Walls; Earthquakes

  • Cheok, G. S.; Lew, H. S.
    Performance of 1/3-Scale Model Precast Concrete Beam-Column Connections Subjected to Cyclic Inelastic Loads.
    October 1990, 110 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-4433
    Keywords: ; Earthquake resistant structures; Beams (Supports); Precast concrete; Columns (Supports); Experimental data; Model tests; Joints (Junctions); Concrete structures; Cyclic loads; Displacement; Structural analysis