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  • Cheng, F. Y.; Pantelides, C. P.
    Optimal Placement of Actuators for Structural Control.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., August 15, 1988, 78 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-88-0037
    Keywords: ; Seismic waves; Earthquake resistant structures; Loads (Forces); Graphs (Charts); Earthquakes; Simulation; Soil dynamics; Stability; Actuators; Placement; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Grigoriu, M.; Ruiz, S. E.; Rosenblueth, E.
    Nonstationary Models of Seismic Ground Acceleration.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., July 15, 1988, 54 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-88-0043
    Keywords: Reliability; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Acceleration; Accelerograms; Michoacan earthquake 1985; Mathematical models; Seismic waves

  • Earthquake Prediction and Hazard Mitigation - Options for USGS and NSF Programs.
    Office of the Assistant Director for Scientific, Technological and International Affairs (NSF), Washington, D.C., September 15, 1976, 113 p.
    Keywords: Hazards; Tsunamis; Hazard assessment; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquakes; Earthquake warning systems; Earth movements; Seismic risk analysis; Predictions; Geological faults; Seismic waves

  • Mahin, S. A.; Bertero, V. V.; Chopra, A. K.; Collins, R. G.
    Response of the Olive View Hospital Main Building During the San Fernando Earthquake.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., October 1976, 320 p.
    Identifying Number(s): EERC-76-22
    Keywords: Seismic waves; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquakes; Earth movements; Concrete construction; Hospitals; Design standards; San Fernando earthquake; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Lybas, J. M.; Sozen, M. A.
    Effect of Beam Strength and Stiffness on Dynamic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Coupled Walls. Volume 1: Text.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Research Applied to National Needs., July 1977, 256 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['STRUCTURAL RESEARCH SER-444-VOL-1', 'UILU-ENG-77-2016-VOL-1']
    Keywords: Computer programming; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Loads (Forces); Earthquakes; Reinforced concrete; Walls; Concrete construction; Seismic loads; Seismic waves

  • Yang, T. Y.; Gran, C. S.; Bogdanoff, J. L.
    Theoretical Study of the Earthquake Response of the Paradise Cooling Tower.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Research Applied to National Needs., June 3, 1976, 81 p.
    Keywords: Seismic waves; Ground motion; Stress concentration; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Kentucky; Earthquakes; Finite element analysis; Cooling towers; Earth movements; Thermal power plants; Paradise (Kentucky); Dynamic structural analysis

  • Liang, Z.; Tong, M.; Lee, G. C.
    Real-Time Structural Parameter Modification (RSPM): Development of Innervated Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., April 11, 1995, 108 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-95-0012
    Keywords: Dynamic structural analysis; Earthquake engineering; Models; Test methods; Vibration; Feedback control; Controllers; Seismic waves

  • Symans, M. D.; Constantinou, M. C.
    Development and Experimental Study of Semi-Active Fluid Damping Devices for Seismic Protection of Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., August 3, 1995, 532 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-95-0011
    Keywords: Semi-active control; Earthquake resistance; Seismic isolation; Vibration isolators; Structural vibration; Mechanical properties; Fluid damping devices; Vibration damping; Dampers; Fluid-structure interactions; Control algorithms; Shaking table tests; Fluid flow; Structural properties; Vibration control; Seismic waves

  • 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

  • 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