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  • Constantinou, M. C.; Kartoum, A.; Reinhorn, A. M.; Bradford, P.
    Experimental and Theoretical Study of a Sliding Isolation System for Bridges.
    State Univ. of New York at Buffalo. Dept. of Civil Engineering.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., November 15, 1991, 222 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-91-0027
    Keywords: ; Dynamic response; Bearings; Vibration isolators; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes; Structural vibration; Vibration damping; Displacement; Structural analysis; Bridges (Structures); Energy dissipation

  • Graesser, E. J.; Cozzarelli, F. A.
    Multidimensional Hysteretic Model for Plastically Deforming Metals in Energy Absorbing Devices.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., April 9, 1991, 61 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-91-0006
    Keywords: Seismic waves; Plastic analysis; Vibration isolators; Hysteresis; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquake engineering; Structural vibration; Ozdemir model; Vibration damping; Shear properties; Shape memory alloys; Mathematical models; Dynamic loads; Shear stress; Vibration control; Energy dissipation

  • Grigorian, C. E.; Popov, E. P.
    Energy Dissipation with Slotted Bolted Connections.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; American Iron and Steel Inst., Washington, DC., February 1994, 255 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-94/02
    Keywords: ; Dynamic response; Buildings; Vibration isolators; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquake engineering; Loads (Forces); Friction; Steel structures; Test facilities; Displacement; Structural analysis; Bolted joints; Energy dissipation

  • Jung, 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: Energy dissipation; Lateral resistance; Infill panel systems; Earthquake engineering; Material efficiency; Composite materials; Structural damping; Polymer matrix materials; Construction; Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC); Structural enhancement; Existing structures; Seismic performance; Retrofitting

  • Sadek, F.; Mohraz, B.; Taylor, A. W.; Chung, R. M.
    Method of Estimating the Parameters of Tuned Mass Dampers for Seismic Applications.
    National Inst. of Standards and Technology (BFRL), Gaithersburg, MD. Structures Div., April 1996, 48 p.
    Keywords: Passive systems; Dynamic response; Seismic waves; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Tuning; Loads (Forces); Structural vibration; Vibration damping; Dampers; Structural response; Seismic effects; Degrees of freedom; Passive control; Seismic loads; Energy dissipation

  • Sadek, F.; Mohraz, B.; Taylor, A. W.; Chung, R. M.
    Passive Energy Dissipation Devices for Seismic Applications.
    November 1996, 66 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-5923
    Keywords: ; Passive systems; Earthquake resistance; Design analysis; Ground motion; Dynamic structural analysis; Tuning; Friction; Viscoelasticity; Structural vibration; Performance evaluation; Earthquake engineering; Vibration damping; Dampers; Structural response; Seismic effects; Degrees of freedom; Shape memory alloys; Viscosity; Vibration control; Energy dissipation

  • Sadek, F.; Mohraz, B.; Riley, M. A.
    Linear Static and Dynamic Procedures for Structures with Velocity-Dependent Supplemental Dampers.
    May 1999, 60 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-6329
    Keywords: Passive systems; Static response; Earthquake resistance; Building codes; Design analysis; Performance evaluation; Dynamic structural analysis; Structural vibration; Vibration damping; Dampers; Structural response; Seismic effects; Degrees of freedom; Linearity; Energy dissipation

  • Hwang, T. H.; Scribner, C. F.
    Effects of Variation in Load History on Cyclic Response of Concrete Flexural Members.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., September 1982, 254 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UILU-ENG-82-2013
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Energy dissipation; Ground motion; Theses; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquake engineering; Loads (Forces); Reinforced concrete; Shear stress; Cantilever beams

  • Pekcan, G.; Mander, J. B.; Chen, S. S.
    Design and Retrofit Methodology for Building Structures with Supplemental Energy Dissipating Systems.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; State Univ. of New York at Buffalo. Research Foundation., December 31, 1999, 198 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-99-0021
    Keywords: Energy dissipation; Ground motion; Design analysis; Frequency measurement; Earthquake resistant structures; Structural velocity; Vibration damping; Frequency response testing; Seismicity; Spectra; Viscosity; Algorithms; Nonlinear systems; Retrofitting

  • Fiorato, A. E.; Oesterle, R. G.; Russell, H. G.; Corley, W. G.
    Tests of Structural Walls Under Reversing Loads.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., January 1978, 14 p.
    Keywords: Shear tests; Ductility; Energy dissipation; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Flexural strength; Walls; Dynamic loads; Deformation; Dynamic structural analysis