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  • Zahrah, T. F.; Hall, W. J.
    Seismic Energy Absorption in Simple Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., July 1982, 227 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['UILU-ENG-82-2011', 'STRUCTURAL RESEARCH SER-501']
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Computer applications; Mechanic hysteresis; Degrees of freedom; Linear systems; Cyclic loads; Nonlinear systems; Seismic waves

  • Grivas, D. A.; Slomski, S.
    Probabilistic Procedures for Determining the Seismic Load against Retaining Walls That Accounts for Strength Variability.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., July 1982, 169 p.
    Identifying Number(s): CE-82-8
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Ground motion; Computer programs; Earthquake engineering; Retaining walls; Loads (Forces); BASIC programming language; Mathematical properties; Soil structure interactions; Soil properties; TRS-80 microcomputers

  • Grivas, D. A.; Vlavianos, V. J.
    Conventional and Probabilistic Seismic Safety Analysis of Rigid Retaining Walls.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., July 1982, 145 p.
    Identifying Number(s): CE-82-7
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Ground motion; Bearing capacity; Pressure distribution; Soil Structure interactions; Retaining walls; Soil pressure; Probability density functions; Earthquakes; Soil dynamics; Backfills; Safety

  • Dravinski, M.
    Strong Motion Effects Due to Seismic Waves in Dipping Layers.
    National Science Foundation, Washington DC., September 1983, 216 p.
    Keywords: Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes; Plane waves; Boundary layer; Harmonic analysis; Mathematical models; Boundary value problems; Seismic waves

  • Steedman, D. W.; Higgins, C. J.
    Prediction of Free Field Motions in Large-Scale Earthquake Simulations Using Explosives.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., October 1982, 132 p.
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes; Computer applications; Simulation; Soil properties; Finite difference theory; Explosives

  • Ghafory-Ashtiany, M.; Singh, M. P.
    Seismic Response for Multicomponent Earthquakes.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., April 1984, 205 p.
    Identifying Number(s): VPI-E-84-17
    Keywords: Translational motion; Ground motion; Damping; Correlation techniques; Earthquake engineering; Theses; Dynamic loads; Rotational motion; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Lee, G. C.; Liang, Z.; Song, J. W.; Shen, J. D.; Liu, W. C.
    Development of Measurement Capability for Micro-Vibration Evaluations with Application to Chip Fabrication Facilities.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; Erie County Industrial Development Agency, Buffalo, NY., December 1, 1999, 146 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-99-0020
    Keywords: ; Ground motion; Frequency measurement; Chips (Electronics); Earthquake resistant structures; Plant location; Integrated circuits; Vibration; Semiconductors; Soil structure interactions; Frequency response testing; Plant layout; Velocity; Seismicity; Root mean squares; Industrial plants

  • Rogers, A. M.; Walsh, T. J.; Kockelman, W. J.; Priest, G. R.
    Assessing Earthquake Hazards and Reducing Risk in the Pacific Northwest. Volume 2.
    January 1998, 244 p.
    Identifying Number(s): USGS-PP-1560
    Keywords: ; Hazards; Ground motion; Risk assessment; Pacific northwest region (United States); Geologic faults; Emergency preparedness; Earthquakes; Risk reduction; Landslides; Seismic effects; Seismology; Tectonics; Disasters

  • Smith, K. S.
    Stochastic Analysis of the Seismic Response of Secondary Systems.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 1985, 179 p.
    Identifying Number(s): EERL-85-01
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Seismic waves; Ground motion; Theses; Earthquake engineering; Equipment; Earthquakes; Stochastic processes; Interactions; Structures; Displacement; Mathematical models; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Beck, R. T.; Beck, J. L.
    Comparison between Transfer Function and Modal Minimization Methods for System Identification.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Directorate for Engineering., November 1985, 72 p.
    Identifying Number(s): EERL-85-06
    Keywords: Ground motion; Ten degrees of freedom; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Damping; Structural vibration; Comparison; Modal response; System identification; Optimization; Resonant frequency; Mathematical models; Transfer functions; Oscillations; Parameter estimation