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Sigaher-Boyle, A. N.; Constantinou, M. C.
Scissor-Jack-Damper Energy Dissipation System.
Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY., December 1, 2004, 264 p.
Keywords: Testing; Design; Damping; Buildings; Energy dissipation; Displacement; Velocity; Scissor-jack-damper system; Structural membersDunand, F.; Rodgers, J. E.; Acosta, A. V.; Salsman, M.; Bard, P. Y.
Ambient Vibration and Earthquake Strong-Motion Data Sets for Selected USGS Extensively Instrumented Buildings.
January 2004, 36 p.
Identifying Number(s): USGS/OFR-2004-1375
Keywords: Testing; Vibration; Structural performance; Data sets; Buildings; Ground motion; Instrumented tests; United States Geological Survey (USGS); Strong motion; EarthquakesRodgers, J. E.; Sanli, A. K.; Celebi, M.
Seismic Response Analysis of a 13-Story Steel Moment-Framed Building in Alhambra, California.
January 2004, 148 p.
Identifying Number(s): USGS/OFR-2004-1338
Keywords: Los Angeles (California); Steel moment-framed buildings; United States Geological Survey (USGA); Analysis; Seismic performance; Buildings; Tables (Data); Instrumented tests; Steel frames; EarthquakesColvard, E. M.; Rogers, J.
Facing the Great Disaster: How the Men and Women of the U.S. Geological Survey Responded to the 1906 'San Francisco Earthquake'.
January 2006, 22 p.
Identifying Number(s): USGS-GIP-31
Keywords: Damage assessment; Mapping; Staffers; Emergency assistance; Topographers; United States Geological Survey; Fires; Buildings; San Francisco (California); Federal government employees; Aftermath; Earthquakes; Geological faultsAstrella, M. J.; Whittaker, A. S.
Performance-Based Design Paradigm.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., December 15, 2005, 162 p.
Identifying Number(s): MCEER-05-0011
Keywords: ; Seismic design; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Performance; Structural analysisBadillo-Almaraz, H.; Whittaker, A. S.; Reinhorn, A. M.; Cimellaro, G. P.
Seismic Fragility of Suspended Ceiling Systems.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., February 4, 2006, 256 p.
Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-0001
Keywords: Fragility; Ceilings; Literature review; Damage; Suspended ceiling systems; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Simulation; Failures; Structural analysisStudent Research Accomplishments, 2004-2005, Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., May 2006, 88 p.
Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-SP04
Keywords: ; Seismic design; Bridges; Students; Retrofitting; Research programs; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Lifelines; Civil engineering; Structural response; Structural analysisRapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: A Handbook. Second Edition. Earthquake Hazards Reduction Series 41.
March 2002, 155 p.
Identifying Number(s): FEMA-154
Keywords: Planning; Potential seismic hazards; Data collection; Visual screening; Users workshop; Buildings; Rapid visual screening; Information review; Handbooks; Qualifications; Pre-field data acquistion; Feedback; TrainingTypical Costs for Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings. Second Edition. Volume 1. Summary. Earthquake Hazards Reduction Series 39.
December 1994, 80 p.
Identifying Number(s): FEMA-156
Keywords: Existing buildings; Seismic safety; Costs; Data collection; Cost considerations; Buildings; Database characteristics; Performance categories; Seismic rehabilitation; Building types; Quality control; Cost database; Typical costsHazard Mitigation Strategy and Monitoring Technologies for Urban and Infrastructure Public Buildings: Proceedings of the China-US Workshops (on CD-ROM).
State Univ. of New York at Buffalo., December 12, 2007,
Keywords: Liquifaction; Structural engineering; Seismic design; Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (MCEER); China; Earthquake resistant structure; Proceedings; United States; Research; Earthquake engineering; Buildings; Earthquake damage; Meetings; Technologies; Dynamic response; Technology transfer; Collaboration