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  • Beason, W. L.
    Failure Prediction Model for Window Glass.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., May 1980, 224 p.
    Keywords: Failure; Earthquake engineering; Loads (Forces); Plate glass; Lateral pressure; Window glass; Sheet glass; Wind pressure; Glass strength; Predictions

  • Hasselman, T. K.; Chen, S. H.; Eguchi, R. T.; Wiggins, J. H.
    Assessment of Damageability for Existing Buildings in a Natural Hazards Environment, Volume II: DAMAGE Computer Program Users Manual.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., September 1980, 164 p.
    Identifying Number(s): TR-80-1332-2
    Keywords: Buildings; Damage assessment; Earthquake engineering; Computer programs; DAMAGE computer program; User needs; Earthquakes; Fortran; Wind pressure; Dynamic loads; Predictions; Natural hazards; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Ikeda, K.; Mahin, S. A.
    Refined Physical Theory Model for Predicting the Seismic Behavior of Braced Steel Frames.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., July 1984, 196 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-84/12
    Keywords: Offshore platforms; Braces; Dynamic response; Steel structures; Earthquake engineering; Models; Tangent modulus; Elastic analysis; Theories; Framed structures; Predictions; Design; Seismic waves

  • Earthquake Prediction and Hazard Mitigation - Options for USGS and NSF Programs.
    Office of the Assistant Director for Scientific, Technological and International Affairs (NSF), Washington, D.C., September 15, 1976, 113 p.
    Keywords: Hazards; Tsunamis; Hazard assessment; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquakes; Earthquake warning systems; Earth movements; Seismic risk analysis; Predictions; Geological faults; Seismic waves

  • Lee, K. L.; Duncan, J. M.
    Landslide of April 25, 1974 on the Mantaro River, Peru.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., January 1975, 81 p.
    Keywords: ; Damage; Seismic waves; Dams; Vibration; Peru; Landslides; Soil properties; Earth movements; Hydraulic models; Flooding; Photographs; Soil mechanics; Magnitude; Structures; Forecasting; Warning systems; Predictions; Maps; Disasters; Mantaro River

  • Shah, H. C.; Mortgat, C. P.; Kiremidjian, A.; Zsutty, T. C.
    A Study of Seismic Risk for Nicaragua. Part I.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., January 1975, 351 p.
    Identifying Number(s): 11
    Keywords: Risk; Computer programs; Earthquake engineering; Risk analysis; Geological surveys; Nicaragua; Seismology; Predictions; Economic factors; Geological faults; Seismic risk

  • Solomon, K. A.; Okrent, D.; Rubin, M.
    Earthquake Ordinances for the City of Los Angeles, California. A Brief Case Study.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Applied Science and Research Applications., October 1977, 62 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCLA-ENG-7765
    Keywords: Los Angeles (California); Building codes; Hazards; Earthquake resistant structures; Risk analysis; Earthquakes; Ordinances; California; Predictions; Seismic risk

  • White, G. F.; Waterstone, P.; White, A.; Preston, K.; Cochran, A.
    Natural Hazards Observer, Volume 1, Number 2.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., December 1976, 14 p.
    Keywords: Flood plains; Disaster preparedness; Emergency preparedness; Earthquakes; Coastal zone management; Government policies; Tokyo (Japan); Landslides; Natural resources; Hurricanes; Japan; Insurance; Predictions; Newsletters; Warning systems; Disasters; Planning

  • Earthquake Prediction and Public Policy.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., January 1975, 153 p.
    Keywords: Earthquake prediction; Building codes; Earthquake resistant structures; Economic analysis; Earthquakes; Earthquake warning systems; Government policies; Decision making; Public opinion; Predictions; Planning; Seismic risk

  • A Program of Studies on the Socioeconomic Effects of Earthquake Predictions.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., January 1978, 176 p.
    Identifying Number(s): IJBN-0-309-02789-6
    Keywords: Economic impact; Reviews; Economic analysis; Earthquakes; Research; Government policies; Social effect; State of the art; Socioeconomic impacts; Businesses; Warning systems; Sociology; Predictions; Economic factors; Regions