Cheng, F. Y.
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Earthquake Structural Engineering Held at St. Louis, Missouri, on August 19-21, 1976. Volume II.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications.,
August 1976,
645 p.
Keywords: Dynamic structural analysis; Dynamic response; Ground motion; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Meetings; Seismic design; Structural design; Foundations; Soil structure interactions; Earthquakes; Soil dynamics; Bridges; Seismic risk
Whitman, R. V.; Cornell, C. A.; Vanmarcke, E. H.; Reed, J. W.
Methodology and Initial Damage Statistics. Optimum Seismic Protection and Building Damage Statistics, Report Number 1.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications.,
March 1972,
31 p.
Identifying Number(s): ['STRUCTURES PUB-339', 'R72-17']
Keywords: Dynamic response; Buildings; Damage assessment; Earthquake engineering; Boston (Massachusetts); Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic design; Soil dynamics; Massachusetts; Probability; Tall buildings; Seismic risk
Pique, J.
Damage to Buildings in Lima, October 1974 Earthquake. Seismic Design Decision Analysis.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications.,
January 1975,
23 p.
Identifying Number(s): INTERNAL STUDY-50
Keywords: Ground motion; Buildings; Damage assessment; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Masonry; Seismic design; Structural design; Adobe construction; Peru; Concrete construction; Construction materials; Lima (Peru)
Tantala, M.; Nordenson, G.; Deodatis, G.; Jacob, K.; Swiren, B.
Earthquake Risks and Mitigation in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Region. New York City Area Consortium for Earthquake Loss Mitigation, 1999-2003.
January 2003,
56 p.
Keywords: ; New York; Risk; Earthquakes; Seismic design; Loss mitigation; Statistical analysis; Mathematical models; Financial loss; New Jersey; Connecticut
Designing for Earthquakes: A Manual for Architects. Risk Management Series.
December 2006,
392 p.
Identifying Number(s): FEMA-454
Keywords: Seismic hazards; Site selection; Risk management; Ground motion; Nature of earthquakes; Manuals; Earthquake effects; Earthquakes; Extreme hazards; Seismic design; Architectural design; Eqrthquake hazards; Nonstructural design philosphy; Geotechnical engineering expertise; Site evaluation
Homebuilder's Guide to Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC.,
June 2006,
226 p.
Keywords: Roof-ceiling systems; Earthquake resistance; Chimneys; Fireplaces; Lessons learned; Best practices; Seismic design; Anchorage; Foundations; Requirements; Floor construction; Two-family houses; Walls; Balconies; Construction; Homebuilder's guide; Foundation walls; Home contents; Existing houses; One-family houses; Design
Hart, G. C.
Typical Costs for Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings, Second Edition. Volume 2: Supporting Documentation. Earthquake Hazards Reduction Series 39.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC.,
September 1995,
109 p.
Identifying Number(s): FEMA-157
Keywords: ; Regression analysis; Buildings; Quality control; Earthquake engineering; Data collection; Seismic design; Cost estimates; Trends; Costs; Documentation
Societal Implications: Selected Readings. Earthquake Hazards Reduction Series 14.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC.,
June 1985,
171 p.
Identifying Number(s): FEMA-84
Keywords: Hazards; Buildings; Regulations; Earthquake engineering; Building codes; Local government; Seismic design; National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NEHRP); State government; Safety; Construction; Design standards; Mitigation; Costs
Installing Seismic Restraints for Electrical Equipment.
January 2004,
93 p.
Identifying Number(s): FEMA-413
Keywords: ; Damage; Electrical equipment; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Building codes; Seismic design; Restraints; Safety; Anchors
Po Lam, I.; Law, H.; Martin, G. R.
Bridge Foundations: Modeling Large Pile Groups and Caissons for Seismic Design.
Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.,
December 1, 2007,
150 p.
Identifying Number(s): MCEER-07-0018
Keywords: Bridge foundations; Long span bridges; Ground motions; Earthquake engineering; Pile structures; Linear stiffness matrices; Highway bridges; Seismic design; Large pile groups; Kinematic soil-pile interactions; Soil foundation structure interactions; Modeling; Soil mechanics; Caissons; Retrofitting