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  • Adham, S. A.; Ewing, R. D.
    Methodology for Mitigation of Seismic Hazards in Existing Unreinforced Masonry Buildings, Phase 1.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., March 1978, 93 p.
    Identifying Number(s): R-7815-4610
    Keywords: Masonry; Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; Reinforcing materials; Masonry walls; Seismic waves; Mathematical models; Earth movements; Walls; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Healey, T. J.; Sozen, M. A.
    Experimental Study of the Dynamic Response of a Ten-Story Reinforced Concrete Frame with a Tall First Story.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., August 1978, 128 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['STRUCTURAL RESEARCH SER-450', 'UILU-ENG-78-2012']
    Keywords: Cracking (Fracturing); Stress strain diagrams; Earthquake resistant structures; Reinforced concrete; Seismic waves; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Derecho, A. T.; Fugelso, L. E.; Fintel, M.
    Structural Walls in Earthquake-Resistant Buildings. Dynamic Analysis of Isolated Structural Walls. Input Motions.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., December 1977, 59 p.
    Identifying Number(s): PCA-R/D-SER-1586
    Keywords: Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic waves; Earth movements; Walls; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Design criteria; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Schiff, A. J.
    Seismic Safety of Electric Power Equipment.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., June 1977, 29 p.
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Methodology; Electric equipment; Electric utilities; Electric power plants; Power systems; Earthquake engineering; Reliability; Backup systems; Tests; Electric power transmission

  • Matthiesen, R. B.
    Planning and Design of Strong-Motion Instrument Networks, United States - Japan Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects, May 18-21, 1976.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., May 21, 1976, 17 p.
    Keywords: Benefit cost analysis; Seismic detection; Seismic arrays; Earth movements; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Recording instruments; Earthquakes

  • Rojahn, C.
    California Building Strong Motion Earthquake Instrumentation Program.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., March 31, 1976, 22 p.
    Keywords: Installation; California; Earth movements; California Strong Motion Instrumentation Program; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Site surveys; CSMIP program; Guidelines; Recording instruments; Earthquakes; Geological faults

  • A Rational Approach to Damage Mitigation in Existing Structures Exposed to Earthquakes.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., May 1978, 95 p.
    Keywords: Seismic design; Masonry construction; Earthquake resistant structures; Predictions; Damage assessment; DAMSTAT computer program; Seismic risk; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Hazards; Computer programs; Decision making; Fortran; Renovating

  • Ma, S. Y. M.; Popov, E. P.; Bertero, V. V.
    Cyclic Shear Behavior of R/C Plastic Hinges.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., March 31, 1976, 13 p.
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Reinforced concrete; Seismic waves; Construction joints; Shear properties; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Cyclic loads; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • McNiven, H. D.; Matzen, V. C.
    Identification of the Energy Absorption Characteristics of an Earthquake Resistant Structure: Description of the Identification Method.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., January 1976, 13 p.
    Keywords: Energy absorption; Earthquake resistant structures; Mathematical models; Earth movements; Dynamic response; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Differential equations; Nonlinear systems; Earthquakes

  • Yang, J. N.; Freudenthal, A. M.
    Reliability Assessment of Offshore Platforms in Seismic Regions.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., August 1977, 118 p.
    Identifying Number(s): TR-2
    Keywords: Statistical distributions; Earthquake resistant structures; Dynamic loads; Offshore structures; Seismic waves; Earthquake engineering; Random vibration; Ocean waves; Design criteria