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  • Singh, R. K.; Smith, H. A.
    Vibration Analysis of Skeletal Systems Using a Mixed Formulation with an Arnoldi-Based Nonlinear Eigensolution Technique.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., December 1993, 192 p.
    Keywords: ; Eigenvalues; Dynamic response; Vibration mode; Earthquake engineering; Structural vibration; Matrices (Mathematics); Finite element method; Vibration damping; Degrees of freedom; Resonant frequency; Structural analysis; Algorithms; Nonlinear systems

  • Teran-Gilmore, A.; Bertero, V. V.; Youssef, N.
    Seismic Rehabilitation of Framed Buildings Infilled with Unreinforced Masonry Walls Using Post-Tensioned Steel Braces.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., June 1995, 283 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-95/06
    Keywords: URM (Unreinforced Masonry); Earthquake resistance; Bracing; Dynamic structural analysis; Steel structures; Dynamic response; Reinforcing steels; Buildings; Masonry; Structural vibration; Earthquake engineering; Mechanical properties; EQGM (Earthquake Ground Motion); Reinforced concrete; Vibration damping; Stiffness; Frame structures; Columns (Supports); Beams (Structural); Retrofitting

  • Tan, H.; Chopra, A. K.
    Earthquake Analysis and Response of Concrete Arch Dams, July 1995.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., July 1995, 188 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-95/07
    Keywords: Arch dams; Seismic design; Soil-structure interactions; Impounded waters; Rock-fluid interactions; Damping; Southwestern Region (Colorado); Dam-foundation rock interactions; Frequency domain; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Dam foundations; Frequency response; Seismic effects; Seismic waves; Dynamic response; Dynamic structural analysis; Structural vibration; Dam-water interactions; Concrete dams; Morrow Point Dam; Dam design

  • Sadek, F.; Mohraz, B.; Taylor, A. W.; Chung, R. M.
    Method of Estimating the Parameters of Tuned Mass Dampers for Seismic Applications.
    National Inst. of Standards and Technology (BFRL), Gaithersburg, MD. Structures Div., April 1996, 48 p.
    Keywords: Passive systems; Dynamic response; Seismic waves; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Tuning; Loads (Forces); Structural vibration; Vibration damping; Dampers; Structural response; Seismic effects; Degrees of freedom; Passive control; Seismic loads; Energy dissipation

  • Sadek, F.; Mohraz, B.; Taylor, A. W.; Chung, R. M.
    Passive Energy Dissipation Devices for Seismic Applications.
    November 1996, 66 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-5923
    Keywords: ; Passive systems; Earthquake resistance; Design analysis; Ground motion; Dynamic structural analysis; Tuning; Friction; Viscoelasticity; Structural vibration; Performance evaluation; Earthquake engineering; Vibration damping; Dampers; Structural response; Seismic effects; Degrees of freedom; Shape memory alloys; Viscosity; Vibration control; Energy dissipation

  • 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 (30th). Held in Gaithersburg, Maryland on May 12-15, 1998.
    August 1998, 636 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NIST/SP-931
    Keywords: Tsunamis; Dams; Coastal areas; Storm surges; Data analysis; Japan; Bridges; Earthquake resistance; Highway engineering; Design criteria; Design standards; Lifelines; Retrofitting; Building codes; Earthquake engineering; Meetings; Foundations (Structures); Research programs; Seismic effects; Geotechnical engineering; Repairing; Dynamic structural analysis; Wind engineering; Structural vibration; Structural engineering; Wind effects; Wind pressure; Dynamic loads; United States

  • Sadek, F.; Mohraz, B.; Riley, M. A.
    Linear Static and Dynamic Procedures for Structures with Velocity-Dependent Supplemental Dampers.
    May 1999, 60 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-6329
    Keywords: Passive systems; Static response; Earthquake resistance; Building codes; Design analysis; Performance evaluation; Dynamic structural analysis; Structural vibration; Vibration damping; Dampers; Structural response; Seismic effects; Degrees of freedom; Linearity; Energy dissipation

  • Phan, L. T.; Hendrickson, E. M.; Marshall, R. D.
    Measurement of Structural Response Characteristics of Full-Scale Buildings: Analytical Modeling of the San Bruno Commercial Office Building.
    March 1992, 52 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-4782
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Seismic waves; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Frequencies; Structural vibration; Measurement; Earthquakes; Soil-structure interactions; Vibration damping; Loma Prieta Earthquake; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Todd, D.; Anderson, E.; Carino, N.; Cheok, G.; Chung, R.; Gross, J.; Phan, L.; Schultz, A. E.; Shenton, H. W.; Taylor, A.; Yancey, C. W. C.
    Performance of HUD-Affiliated Properties during the January 17, 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
    Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC., August 1994, 60 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-5488
    Keywords: Earthquake damage; Dynamic structural analysis; Dynamic response; Damage assessment; Performance evaluation; Southern Region (California); Multifamily housing; Structural vibration; Residential buildings; Soil structure interactions; US HUD; Seismic effects; Nonstructural damage; California; Northridge Earthquake; Structural damage

  • Shenton, H. W.
    Summary and Results of the NIST Workshop on Proposed Guidelines for Testing and Evaluation of Seismic Isolation Systems. Held in San Francisco, California on July 25, 1994.
    January 1996, 43 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-5785
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Compression tests; Damping; Building codes; Vibration isolators; Earthquake resistant structures; Quality control; Meetings; Earthquake engineering; Test methods; Seismic design; Structural vibration; Prototypes; Guidelines; Design criteria; Model tests; Seismic isolation systems; Aging; Standards