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  • Scheller, J.; Constantinou, M. C.
    Response History Analysis of Structures with Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipation Systems: Verification Examples for Program SAP2000.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., February 22, 1999, 132 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-99-0002
    Keywords: Friction pendulum systems; Earthquake resistance; Storage tanks; Fluid-structure interactions; Mathematical models; Verification; Dynamic response; Dynamic structural analysis; Earthquake engineering; Energy dissipation; Viscous fluids; Vibration damping; Displacement; Vibration isolators; Structural response; Nonlinear systems; Linear systems

  • Fattal, S. G.; Todd, D. R.
    Ultimate Strength of Masonry Shear Walls: Predictions versus Test Results.
    October 1991, 48 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-4633
    Keywords: ; Masonry; Earthquake resistant structures; Mathematical models; Walls; Design standards; Earthquake engineering; Shear stress; Ultimate strength; Loads (Forces); Building codes; Structural analysis

  • 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 (24th).
    September 1992, 622 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NIST/SP-843
    Keywords: ; Dynamic loads; Wind loads; Tsunamis; Storms; International cooperation; Mathematical models; Hazards; Vibration damping; Earthquake resistant structures; Structural vibration; Buildings; Meetings; Highway bridges; Seismic effects; Wind pressure; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Yokel, F. Y.
    Effect of Subsurface Conditions on Earthquake Ground Motions.
    January 1993, 100 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-4769
    Keywords: Loma Prieta Earthquake; Seismic waves; Mathematical models; Earth movements; Dynamic response; Shear strain; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes; Wave propagation; Spectra analysis; Soil properties; Soil profiles; Oakland (California)

  • Fattal, S. G.
    Strength of Partially-Grouted Masonry Shear Walls under Lateral Loads.
    June 1993, 76 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-5147
    Keywords: ; Masonry; Seismic design; Cracking (Fracturing); Mathematical models; Walls; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Shear tests; Lateral pressure

  • Chang, T. S.; Singh, M. P.
    Study of Seismic Response of Rotating Machines Subjected to Multi-Component Base Excitations.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., May 1992, 114 p.
    Identifying Number(s): VPI-E-92-11
    Keywords: ; Equations of motion; Seismic waves; Turbomachinery; Rotary stability; Mathematical models; Earthquake damage; Mechanical properties; Vibration damping; Displacement; Seismic effects; Rotating electrical machines

  • Pong, W. S.; Tsai, C. S.; Lee, G. C.
    Seismic Study of Building Frames with Added Energy-Absorbing Devices.
    National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., June 20, 1994, 224 p.
    Keywords: ; Seismic design; Skyscrapers; Framed structures; Wind loads; Damping; Mathematical models; Finite element analysis; Buildings; Earthquake engineering

  • Freeman, B. E.
    A New Wind Energy Site Selection Methodology.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Applied Science and Research Applications., October 1975, 17 p.
    Identifying Number(s): SAI-75-662-LJ
    Keywords: Planning; Wind (Meteorology); Wind power; Site selection; Mathematical models; Data acquisition; Site surveys; SIGMET computer program; Wind power generation; Wind velocity

  • Chan, C. K.; Min, T. K.; Okrent, D.
    A Look at Alternate Core Disruption Accidents in LMFBRs.
    Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. Div. of Reactor Safety Research.; National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., May 1977, 66 p.
    Keywords: Piping systems; Systems analysis; Breeder reactors; Mathematical models; Bubbles; Liquid metal fast breeder reactors; Reactor cores; Heat transfer; Nuclear reactor accidents

  • Crist, R. A.; Cattaneo, L. E.
    Earthquake Resistant Masonry Construction: National Workshop.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Research Applied to National Needs., September 1977, 370 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NBS-BSS-106
    Keywords: Masonry; Seismic design; Masonry construction; Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic loads; Mathematical models; Structural design; Concrete blocks; Meetings; Brick construction; Building codes; Concrete construction; Design criteria