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  • Lin, A. N.
    Experimental Observations of the Effect of Foundation Embedment on Structural Response.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 1982, 351 p.
    Identifying Number(s): EERL-82-01
    Keywords: Soils; Seismic waves; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Soil structure interations; Foundations; Structural analysis; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Vaidya, N. R.; Eggenberger, A. J.
    Feasibility Evaluation of Base Isolation for the Aseismic Design of Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 1984, 130 p.
    Keywords: Elastomers; Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic waves; Mathematical models; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Base isolation; Bearings; Design criteria

  • Keshavarzian, M.; Schnobrich, W. C.
    Computed Nonlinear Seismic Response of R/C Wall-Frame Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., May 1984, 230 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['STRUCTURAL RESEARCH SER-515', 'UILU/ENG-84/2004']
    Keywords: Structural engineering; Framed structures; Reinforced concrete; Mathematical models; Walls; Dynamic tests; Computer applications; Buildings; Seismic surveys; Nonlinear systems

  • Kao, A.; Soong, T. T.; Vender, A.
    Nonstructural Damage Database.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., July 24, 1999, 78 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-99-0014
    Keywords: ; Seismic design; Bibliographic databases; Bibliographies; Data bases; Buildings; Earthquake engineering

  • Tierney, K. L.; Petak, W. J.; Hahn, H.
    Disabled Persons and Earthquake Hazards.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., cJanuary 1988, 170 p.
    Keywords: ; Emergency preparedness; Senior citizens; Emergency planning; Nursing homes; Disasters; Intermediate care facilities; Earthquake; Risk assessment; Literature surveys; Social effect; Hazards; Handicapped persons; Physically handicapped; Case studies; California; Earthquake damage; Fires; Buildings; Elderly persons; Losses; Disabled persons; Local planning

  • Alesch, D. J.; Peak, W. J.
    Politics and Economics of Earthquake Hazard Mitigation. Unreinforced Masonry Buildings in Southern California. Program on Environment and Behavior.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., cJanuary 1986, 294 p.
    Keywords: Seismic design; Unreinforced concrete; Comparative evaluations; Political aspects; Public policy; Disasters; Soil-structure interactions; Decision making; Natural hazards; Mitigation; Risk assessment; Costs; Perception; Legislation; Case studies; Earthquakes; Masonry; Policy making; Earthquake resistant structures; Retrofitting; Buildings; Building codes; Economic factors

  • Recommended Post-Earthquake Evaluation and Repair Criteria for Welded Steel Moment-Frame Buildings: Program to Reduce the Earthquake Hazards of Steel Moment-Frame Structures.
    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., July 2000, 202 p.
    Keywords: Structures; Steel structures; Recommendations; Damage assessment; Costs; Safety; Quality control; Welded joints; Economics; Regulations; Earthquake damage; State of the art; Evaluation and assessments; Buildings; Structural design criteria; Seismic effects; FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency); Building codes; Policy Guide to Steel Moment-Frame Construction (FEMA-354); Quality assurance; Documents; Earthquake engineering; Repair; Earthquakes

  • Chong, W. H.; Soong, T. T.
    Sliding Fragility of Unrestrained Equipment in Critical Facilities.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA. Earthquake Engineering Research Centers Program., July 5, 2000, 144 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-00-0005
    Keywords: Sliding friction; Shaking; Nonstructural components; Fragility; Discrete systems model; Mathematical models; Tests; Earthquake damages; Bracing; Buildings; Structural responses; Stability bounds; Fastenings; Structural components; Unrestrained equipment; Shaking tables tests; Stability; Critical facilities; Earthquake engineering; Analytical techniques; Earthquakes

  • Evaluation of Earthquake Damaged Concrete and Masonry Wall Buildings: Technical Resources.
    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., May 1999, 274 p.
    Keywords: Masonry; Evaluation; Reinforced concrete; Damage; Walls; Technical resources; Concrete blocks; Buildings; Stability; Safety; Infilled frames; Earthquakes

  • Global Topics Report on the Prestandard and Commentary for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings.
    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., November 2000, 468 p.
    Keywords: ; Seismic design; Retrofitting; US FEMA; Global aspects; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Standardization