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  • Celik, O. C.; Berman, J. W.; Bruneau, M.
    Cyclic Testing of Braces Laterally Restrained by Steel Studs to Enhance Performance During Earthquakes.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., March 16, 2004, 256 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-04-0003
    Keywords: Braces; Hysteretic behavior; Literature review; Cyclic tests; Ductility; Cold formed steel studs; Earthquake engineering; Braced steel infills; Energy dissipation; Earthquakes; Mechanical properties; Displacement; Strength (Mechanics); Stiffness; Steel frames; Performance; Studs

  • Kesner, K.; Billington, S. L.
    Development of Seismic Strengthening and Retrofit Strategies for Critical Facilities Using Engineered Cementitious Composite Materials.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., cAugust 29, 2005, 234 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-05-0007
    Keywords: Panel geometries; Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (MCEER); Finite-element simulations; Seismic retrofit system; Laboratory tests; Critical facilities; Energy dissipation; Strength; Stiffness; Connection tests; Steel frames; Infill panel system; Cementitious composite; Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC)

  • Warn, G. P.; Whittaker, A. S.
    Study of the Coupled Horizontal-Vertical Behavior of Elastomeric and Lead-Rubber Seismic Isolation Bearings.
    Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., September 22, 2006, 344 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-0011
    Keywords: ; Evaluation; Finite element method; Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic design; Structural vibration; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Excitation; Stiffness; Elastomeric isolators; Seismic effects; Vibration isolators; Simulations; Bearings; Seismic isolation; Rubber

  • Fenz, D. M.; Constantinou, M. C.
    Mechanical Behavior of Multi-Spherical Sliding Bearings.
    Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., March 6, 2008, 186 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-08-0007
    Keywords: Sliding bearings; Seismic design; Mechanical behavior; FP bearings; Isolation bearings; Earthquake engineering; Vibration damping; Stiffness; Surface properties; Bearings

  • Mardzhanishvili, M. A.
    Analysis of the Spatial Behavior and Size of Modern Buildings for Earthquake-proof Design.
    cJanuary 1985, 148 p.
    Identifying Number(s): TT-79-52047
    Keywords: Highrise buildings; Oscillations; Translations; Mathematical models; Foreign technology; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Stiffness; Seismic effects

  • Kelly, J. M.; Griffith, M. C.; Aiken, I. D.
    Displacement Control and Uplift Restraint Device for Base Isolated Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., April 1987, 72 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-87/03
    Keywords: ; Seismic design; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Vibration isolation; Foundations; Stiffness; Isolators; Bearings

  • Vulcano, A.; Bertero, V. V.
    Analytical Models for Predicting the Lateral Response of R C Shear Walls: Evaluation of Their Reliability.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., November 1987, 91 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-87/19
    Keywords: Numerical analysis; Earthquake resistant structures; Reinforced concrete; Models; Mechanical hysteresis; Walls; Earthquake engineering; Shear stress; Stiffness; Structural analysis; Lateral pressure

  • Limin, H.; Priestley, M. J. N.
    Seismic Behavior of Flanged Masonry Shear Walls.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Directorate for Engineering., May 1988, 134 p.
    Keywords: ; Masonry; Walls; Flexural strength; Dynamic response; Graphs (Charts); Mechanical properties; Stiffness; Loads (Forces); Ductility; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Kim, W.; El-Attar, A.; White, R. N.
    Small-Scale Modeling Techniques for Reinforced Concrete Structures Subjected to Seismic Loads.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., November 22, 1988, 87 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-88-0041
    Keywords: Reinforced concrete; Tensile properties; Mathematical models; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Concrete structures; Strength; Stiffness; Seismic effects; Structural members; Aggregates

  • Saiidi, M.; Orie, D.; Douglas, B.
    Micro-CAD System for Seismic Design of Regular Highway Bridges.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Directorate for Engineering., June 1988, 165 p.
    Identifying Number(s): CCEER-88-2
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Elasticity; Structural design; Flexural strength; Earthquake engineering; Bridge piers; Highway bridges; Stiffness; Stress analysis; Computer programs; Mechanical properties; Dynamic structural analysis