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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: Fluid damping devices; Dampers; Structural vibration; Earthquake resistance; Seismic waves; Fluid-structure interactions; Structural properties; Fluid flow; Mechanical properties; Vibration damping; Semi-active control; Vibration isolators; Shaking table tests; Control algorithms; Seismic isolation; Vibration controlTeran-Gilmore, A.; Bertero, V. V.; Youssef, N.
Seismic Rehabilitation of Framed Buildings Infilled with Unreinforced Masonry Walls Using Post-Tensioned Steel Braces.
National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., June 1995, 283 p.
Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-95/06
Keywords: Reinforced concrete; Steel structures; Columns (Supports); Vibration damping; Masonry; URM (Unreinforced Masonry); Structural vibration; Beams (Structural); Retrofitting; Bracing; Reinforcing steels; Buildings; Stiffness; EQGM (Earthquake Ground Motion); Earthquake resistance; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Frame structures; Mechanical properties; Dynamic structural analysisBlackman, B.; Popov, E. P.
Studies in Steel Moment Resisting Beam-to-Column Connections for Seismic-Resistant Design.
National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; American Inst. of Steel Construction, Chicago, IL., October 1995, 158 p.
Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-95/11
Keywords: ; Seismic design; Columns (Supports); Welds; Loads (Forces); Structural members; Failure analysis; Failure (Mechanics); Beams (Structural); Load distribution; Structural steels; Building codes; Seismic effects; Earthquake resistance; Brittleness; Joints (Junctions); Earthquake engineering; Structural response; Dynamic structural analysisSeleemah, A. A.; Constantinou, M. C.
Investigation of Seismic Response of Buildings with Linear and Nonlinear Fluid Viscous Dampers.
National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., May 21, 1997, 314 p.
Identifying Number(s): NCEER-97-0004
Keywords: Linear systems; Fluid damping devices; Time series analysis; Structural vibration; Seismic waves; Earthquake resistance; Fluid-structure interactions; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Vibration damping; Vibration isolators; Shaking table tests; Viscous dampers; Nonlinear systems; Dynamic structural analysisPlanning Seismic Rehabilitation: Societal Issues.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., March 1998, 116 p.
Keywords: ; Seismic design; Planning; Social factors; Economic factors; Earthquake resistance; US FEMA; Retrofitting; Earthquake damage; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Design analysis; Soil-structure interactions; Infrastructure; Seismic effects; Construction; Dynamic structural analysisPorter, K.; Scawthorn, C.; Taylor, C.; Blais, N.
Appropriate Seismic Reliability for Critical Equipment Systems: Recommendations Based on Regional Analysis of Financial and Life Loss.
Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., November 10, 1998, 122 p.
Keywords: Critical equipment systems; Sprinkler systems; Emergency preparedness; High rise buildings; Safety equipment; Earthquake resistance; Retrofitting; Risk analysis; Reliability analysis; Earthquake damage; Earthquake engineering; Cost benefit analysis; Life saving equipment; Nonstructural systems; Seismicity; Fire protectionScheller, 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 systemsDikkers, R. D.; Chung, R. M.; Mohraz, B.; Lew, H. S.; Wright, R. N.
Proceedings of a Workshop on Developing and Adopting Seismic Design and Construction Standards for Lifelines. Held in Denver, Colorado on September 25-27, 1991.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., October 1996, 356 p.
Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-5907
Keywords: Seismic design; Liquid fuels; Water systems; Electric power; Sewer systems; Federal government; Public utilities; Government policies; Soil-structure interactions; Guidelines; Natural gas distribution systems; Lifelines; Telecommunication; Vulnerability; Transportation sector; Regulations; Meetings; Earthquake resistance; Design standards; Earthquake engineering; Economic analysis; Government agencies; ConstructionLiterature Review on Seismic Performance of Building Cladding Systems.
National Inst. of Standards and Technology (BFRL), Gaithersburg, MD., February 1995, 186 p.
Keywords: ; Seismic design; Reinforced concrete; Soil-structure interactions; Seismic isolation; Structural members; Steels; Literature surveys; Buildings; Cladding; Building codes; Seismic effects; Structural analysis; Earthquake resistance; Precast concrete; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Structural response; ConstructionAndrus, R. D.; Chung, R. M.
Ground Improvement Techniques for Liquefaction Remediation Near Existing Lifelines.
October 1995, 94 p.
Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-5714
Keywords: Drainage; Bridges (Structures); Mixing; Deformation; Earth movements; Liquefaction; Soil dynamics; Displacement; Soil structure interactions; Dams; Grouting; Cost estimates; Soil stabilization; Conduits; Soil mechanics; Storage tanks; Buildings; Seismic effects; Earthquake resistance; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Ground subsidence; Pipelines; Lifeline systems