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Seismic Retrofitting Guidelines for Complex Steel Truss Highway Bridges.
Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC., August 1, 2006, 196 p.
Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-SP05
Keywords: ; Seismic design; Steel structures; Retrofitting; Earthquake engineering; Superstructure; US FHWA; Highway bridges; Manuals; Guidelines; TrussesNada, H.; Sanders, D.; Saiidi, M. S.
Seismic Performance of RC Bridge Frames with Architectural-Flared Columns.
California State Dept. of Transportation, Sacramento.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 2003, 498 p.
Identifying Number(s): CCEER-03-03
Keywords: ; Seismic design; Structural flares; Finite element method; Reinforced concrete; California; Columns (Supports); Bridge supports; Earthquake engineering; Concrete structures; Shear stress; Plastic hinges; Loads (Forces); Seismic effectsPower, M. S.; Fishman, K.; Makdisi, F.; Musser, S.; Richards, R.; Youd, T. L.
Seismic Retrofitting Manual for Highway Structures. Part 2: Retaining Structures, Slopes, Tunnels,Culverts and Roadways (December 2006).
Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., December 1, 2006, 376 p.
Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-SP11
Keywords: ; Seismic design; Pavements; Retrofitting; Culverts; Retaining walls; Roadways; Performance evaluation; Earthquake engineering; Highway bridges; Tunnels; Manuals; Guidelines; SlopesProceedings of the Fifth National Seismic Conference on Bridges and Highways: Innovations in Earthquake Engineering for Highway Structures Held September 18-20, 2006.
Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC., September 2006,
Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-SP09
Keywords: Seismic design; Retrofitting; Implementation; Geological hazards; Lessons learned; Load resistance factor design (LRFD); Structural design; Natural hazards; Earthquake engineering; Foundations (Structures); Meetings; Highway bridges; Infrastructure; Transportation systems; Seismic effects; Design criteria; Load resistanceWerner, S. D.; Taylor, C. E.; Cho, S.; Lavoie, J. P.; Huyck, C.; Eitzel, C.; Chung, H.
REDARS 2 Methodology and Software for Seismic Risk Analysis of Highway Systems.
Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., August 31, 2006, 374 p.
Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-SP08
Keywords: Seismic design; Risk assessment; Methodology; California; Tables (Data); Software programs; Highway safety; Earthquake engineering; Hazards; Economic impact; Computer programs; Highways; Risk of Earthquake Damage for Roadway Systems (REDARS)Warn, G. P.; Whittaker, A. S.
Study of the Coupled Horizontal-Vertical Behavior of Elastomeric and Lead-Rubber Seismic Isolation Bearings.
Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., September 22, 2006, 344 p.
Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-0011
Keywords: ; Evaluation; Finite element method; Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic design; Structural vibration; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Excitation; Stiffness; Elastomeric isolators; Seismic effects; Vibration isolators; Simulations; Bearings; Seismic isolation; RubberDesigning for Earthquakes: A Manual for Architects. Risk Management Series.
December 2006, 392 p.
Identifying Number(s): FEMA-454
Keywords: Seismic design; Seismic hazards; Nature of earthquakes; Site selection; Nonstructural design philosphy; Geotechnical engineering expertise; Extreme hazards; Risk management; Earthquake effects; Eqrthquake hazards; Ground motion; Manuals; Site evaluation; Architectural design; EarthquakesHomebuilder's Guide to Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., June 2006, 226 p.
Keywords: Chimneys; Seismic design; Two-family houses; Home contents; Lessons learned; Fireplaces; Requirements; One-family houses; Foundations; Floor construction; Foundation walls; Balconies; Best practices; Homebuilder's guide; Roof-ceiling systems; Design; Earthquake resistance; Walls; Existing houses; Anchorage; ConstructionHazard Mitigation Strategy and Monitoring Technologies for Urban and Infrastructure Public Buildings: Proceedings of the China-US Workshops (on CD-ROM).
State Univ. of New York at Buffalo., December 12, 2007,
Keywords: Liquifaction; Structural engineering; Seismic design; Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (MCEER); China; Earthquake resistant structure; Proceedings; United States; Research; Earthquake engineering; Buildings; Earthquake damage; Meetings; Technologies; Dynamic response; Technology transfer; CollaborationNEHRP (National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program) Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures (FEMA 450). Part 2. Commentary. 2003 Edition.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., January 2004, 395 p.
Keywords: Structural engineering; Seismic design; Earthquakes resistant structures; Provisions; Quality assurance; Regulations; National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NEHRP); Construction materials; Design standards; Earthquake engineering; NEHRP (National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program); Building codes; Dynamic structural analysis