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  • Cheng, F. Y.; Oster, K. B.
    Dynamic Instability and Ultimate Capacity of Inelastic Systems Parametrically Excited by Earthquakes. Part II.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Div. of Advanced Environmental Research and Technology., August 1976, 339 p.
    Identifying Number(s): CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDY-76-1
    Keywords: Plastic analysis; Framed structures; Elastic analysis; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Buckling; Computer programs; Foundations; Dynamic instability; Loads (Forces); Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Hilber, H. M.; Taylor, R. L.
    A Finite Element Model of Fluid Flow in Systems of Deformable Fractured Rock.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., November 1976, 72 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCSESM-76-5
    Keywords: Fluid infiltration; Computer applications; Finite element analysis; Earthquake engineering; Dynamic response; Earthquakes; Percolation; Hydrodynamics; Rock mechanics; Rocks; Fluid flow; Fractures (Materials)

  • Clough, R. W.; Gidwani, J.
    Reinforced Concrete Frame 2: Seismic Testing and Analytical Correlation.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., June 1976, 174 p.
    Identifying Number(s): EERC-76-15
    Keywords: Reinforced concrete; Vibration; Shear properties; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Resonant frequency; Loads (Forces); Concrete construction; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Baker, E. J.; McPhee, J. G.
    Land Use Management and Regulation in Hazardous Areas: A Research Assessment.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Research Applied to National Needs., January 1975, 141 p.
    Keywords: Geophysics; Urban sociology; Emergency preparedness; Hurricanes; Regulations; Land use; Landslides; Land development; Research; Disasters; Floods; Disaster relief; Management; Weather forecasting; Warning systems; Earthquakes

  • Mileti, D. S.
    Natural Hazard Warning Systems in the United States: A Research Assessment.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Research Applied to National Needs., January 1975, 120 p.
    Keywords: Geophysics; Emergency preparedness; Forecasting; Landslides; Hurricanes; Volcanoes; Urban planning; Community relations; Research; Disasters; Tornadoes; Flood forecasting; Weather forecasting; Tsunamis; Warning systems; Earthquakes

  • Summary of Awards 1976, Division of Advanced Environmental Research and Technology.
    January 1976, 120 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NSF/RA-760219
    Keywords: Federal assistance programs; Disasters; Projects; Weather modification; Research management; Project planning; Hazards; Grants; Energy; Environmental protection; Environmental impacts; Fires; Pollution; Contracts; Regional planning; Chemical compounds; Surveys; Protection; Cost effectiveness; Earthquakes

  • Okrent, D.
    A Survey of Expert Opinion on Low Probability Earthquakes.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Research Applied to National Needs., February 1975, 58 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCLA-ENG-7515
    Keywords: Louisiana; Massachusetts; Risk analysis; Seismic risk; Probability theory; North Carolina; Site surveys; Nuclear power plants; History; Geological faults; Mississippi; Nebraska; California; Oregon; Risk; South Carolina; Ohio; Earthquake engineering; Delaware; Earthquakes

  • Cochrane, H. C.
    Natural Hazards and Their Distributive Effects.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Research Applied to National Needs., January 1975, 149 p.
    Keywords: South Dakota; California; Forecasting; Hurricanes; Natural resources; Damage; Federal assistance programs; Disasters; Tornadoes; Disaster relief; Floods; Social effect; Gulf of Mexico; Florida; Financing; Earthquakes

  • de Neufville, R.
    How Do We Evaluate and Choose Between Alternative Codes for Design and Performance.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Research Applied to National Needs., February 1975, 38 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MIT-CE-R75-3
    Keywords: Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; Safety factor; Benefit cost analysis; Probability density functions; Seismic risk; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Buildings; Risk; Building codes; Seismic design decision analysis; Earthquakes

  • Tong, W. H.
    Seismic Risk Analysis for Two-Sites Case.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Research Applied to National Needs., May 1975, 87 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MIT-CE-R75-22
    Keywords: Probability theory; Seismic design; Spatial distribution; Seismic risk; Earth movements; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Buildings; Site surveys; Risk; Seismic design decision analysis; Earthquakes