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  • Cevallos-Candau, P. J.; Hall, W. J.
    Commonality of Earthquake and Wind Analysis.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., January 1980, 210 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['STRUCTURAL RESEARCH SER-472', 'UILU-ENG-80-2002']
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Dynamic loads; Wind pressure; Design; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Gust loads; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Ortiz, L. A.
    Dynamic Centrifuge Testing of Cantilever Retaining Walls.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 1982, 363 p.
    Identifying Number(s): SML-82-02
    Keywords: ; Earthquake resistant structures; Soils; Strain gages; Design; Damage; Prototypes; Retaining walls; Transducers; Backfills; Theses; Responses; Earth pressure; Accelerometers

  • Seismic Considerations: Hotels and Motels. Revised Edition.
    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., May 1990, 118 p.
    Identifying Number(s): FEMA-151-REV
    Keywords: Design; Lodging facilities; United States; Hotels; Motels; Cost benefit analysis; Decision making; Commercial buildings; Seismic effects; Earthquakes

  • Sigaher-Boyle, A. N.; Constantinou, M. C.
    Scissor-Jack-Damper Energy Dissipation System.
    Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY., December 1, 2004, 264 p.
    Keywords: Testing; Design; Damping; Buildings; Energy dissipation; Displacement; Velocity; Scissor-jack-damper system; Structural members

  • Recommended Seismic Design Criteria for New Steel Moment-Frame Buildings.
    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., June 2000, 224 p.
    Keywords: Design; Connection qualification; Structural materials; Frame design; Mathematical modeling; Performance evaluation; Requirements; Detailed procedures; Recommendations; Building codes; New steel moment-frame buildings; Seismic design criteria; Structural analysis

  • Homebuilder'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; Construction

  • Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Emergency Action Planning for Dam Owners.
    April 2004, 40 p.
    Identifying Number(s): FEMA-64
    Keywords: ; Emergency plans; Design; Management planning and control; Floods; Federal agencies; Safety; Guidelines; Legislation; Dams; Earthquakes

  • Federal 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 analysis

  • Repair of Earthquake Damaged Concrete and Masonry Wall Buildings.
    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., May 1999, 71 p.
    Identifying Number(s): FEMA-308
    Keywords: ; Masonry; Design; Damage; Specifications; Walls; Procedures; Concrete blocks; Buildings; Repair; Performance evaluation; Earthquakes

  • Miles, S. B.; Keefer, D. K.
    Comprehensive Areal Model of Earthquake-Induced Landslides: Technical Specification and User Guide.
    January 2007, 69 p.
    Identifying Number(s): USGS-OFR-2007-1072
    Keywords: ; Soils; Design; Landslides; User guides; Hazards; Maps; Rocks; Earthquakes