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Carydis, P. G.; Tilford, N. R.; Brandow, G. E.; Jirsa, J. O.
Central Greece Earthquakes of February-March 1981. A Reconnaissance and Engineering Report.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 1982, 170 p.
Identifying Number(s): CETS-CND-018
Keywords: ; Structures; Damage assessment; Control; Greece; Construction; Bursting; Seismology; Seismic epicenter; Walls; Disasters; Earthquake engineering; Gulf of Corinth; Earthquakes; Geological faultsJones, B. G.; Tomazevic, M.
Proceedings of the International Conference (3rd): The Social and Economic Aspects of Earthquakes and Planning to Mitigate their Impacts Held at Bled, Yugoslavia on June 29-July 2, 1981.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 1982, 635 p.
Keywords: Populations; Vulnerability; Emergency planning; Attitudes; Construction; Disaster preparedness; Renovating; Foreign technology; Risk; State government; Disaster relief; Social effect; Meetings; Economic impact; Hazards; Management; Rehabilitation; EarthquakesJung, W.; Chiewanichakorn, M.; Aref, A. J.
Conceptual Design and Experimental Investigation of Polymer Matrix Composite Infill Panels for Seismic Retrofitting.
Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., September 21, 2006, 352 p.
Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-0010
Keywords: Lateral resistance; Retrofitting; Seismic performance; Polymer matrix materials; Existing structures; Earthquake engineering; Energy dissipation; Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC); Composite materials; Structural enhancement; Material efficiency; Infill panel systems; Construction; Structural dampingHomebuilder'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; ConstructionTechniques for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings, 2006 Edition.
January 2006, 571 p.
Identifying Number(s): FEMA-547
Keywords: ; Seismic design; Vulnerability; Damage; Design standards; Earthquake engineering; Buildings; Mitigation; Hazards; Building codes; ConstructionFederal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Earthquake Analyses and Design of Dams.
May 2005, 75 p.
Keywords: ; Evaluation; Planning; Maintenance; Design; Regulations; Construction; Seismology; Ground motion; Federal agencies; Safety; Guidelines; Dams; Earthquakes; Structural analysisPlan for Developing and Adopting Seismic Design Guidelines and Standards for Lifelines.
May 1996, 73 p.
Identifying Number(s): FEMA-271
Keywords: Seismic design; Liquid fuels; Water systems; Government policies; Transportation; Performance evaluation; Safety; Lifelines; Earthquakes; Telecommunication; Vulnerability; Regulations; Risk; Maintenance; Public health; Design standards; Natural gas; ELectric power; ConstructionSocietal Implications: Selected Readings. Earthquake Hazards Reduction Series 14.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., June 1985, 171 p.
Identifying Number(s): FEMA-84
Keywords: Seismic design; Regulations; Costs; National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NEHRP); State government; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Design standards; Hazards; Mitigation; Safety; Local government; Building codes; ConstructionWight, J. K.
U.S.-Japan Cooperative Research Program: Construction of the Full Scale Reinforced Concrete Test Structure.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., August 1983, 101 p.
Identifying Number(s): UMEE-83R2
Keywords: Structures; Earthquake resistant structures; Reinforced concrete; Construction; Construction materials; Concretes; Foreign technology; Earthquake engineering; Joints (Junctions); Tests; Reinforcement (Structures); Concrete construction; Mechanical propertiesTarics, A. G.; Way, D.; Kelly, J. M.
Implementation of Base Isolation for the Foothill Communities Law and Justice Center.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., November 1984, 300 p.
Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Design; Graphs (Charts); Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Computer aided testing; Base isolation; Bearings; Construction; Dynamic structural analysis