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  • Britz, K. I.; Libby, L.; Hadinata, E.
    Integration of Seismic Design Principles into Preliminary Architectural Design: Appendices.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 1981, 203 p.
    Keywords: Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; Geological faults; Earth movements; Earthquake damage; Structural design; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Buildings; Dynamic response; Design standards; Tsunamis; Building codes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Aroni, S.; Constantinescu, R.
    Joint U.S.-Romanian Seminar on Earthquakes and Energy, September 2-9, 1985. Volume 3. Energy.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of International Programs.; National Council for Science and Technology, Bucharest (Romania).; California Univ., Los Angeles.; Institutul de Cercetari in Constructii si Economia Constructiilor, Bucharest (Romania)., January 1987, 442 p.
    Keywords: Acoustic absorption; Daylighting; Aggregates; Architecture; Interior lighting; Construction materials; Foreign technology; Buildings; Design standards; Thermal insulation; Lightweight concretes; Energy conservation; Passive solar heating systems; Solar energy; Active solar heating systems

  • Schiff, S. D.; Hall, W. J.; Foutch, D. A.
    Seismic Design Studies of Low-Rise Steel Frames.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., August 1988, 239 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['UIUC-ENG-88-2004', 'STRUCTURAL RESEARCH SER-541']
    Keywords: ; Earthquake resistant structures; Dynamic loads; Steel structures; Ductility; Elastic analysis; Performance evaluation; Design standards; Graphs (Charts); Building codes; Mechanical properties; Lateral pressure

  • Ferguson, P. M.
    Repair and Retrofit of Existing Structures. Report on a Workshop Held in Los Angeles, California on September 30-October 1, 1987.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Directorate for Engineering., December 1987, 75 p.
    Identifying Number(s): PMFSEL-87-6
    Keywords: ; Structural engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Maintenance; Research projects; Reinforced concrete; Steel structures; Safety engineering; Design standards; Concrete structures; Meetings; Structural analysis

  • Hwang, H. H. M.; Jaw, J. W.
    Statistical Evaluation of Response Modification Factors for Reinforced Concrete Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., February 17, 1989, 90 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-89-0002
    Keywords: Reinforced concrete; Design standards; Earthquake engineering; Concrete structures; Buildings; Dynamic structural analysis; Vibration damping; Reinforcement (Structures); Statistics; Design criteria; Structural analysis

  • Jia, Z. H.; Ketter, R. L.
    Experimental Study of 'Elephant Foot Bulge' Instability of Thin-Walled Metal Tanks.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., February 22, 1989, 56 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-89-0004
    Keywords: Elephant foot bulge; Steel construction; Thin walled shells; Failure; Experimental data; Storage tanks; Steel structures; Shells (Structural forms); Design standards; Earthquake engineering; Structural members; Design criteria; Structural analysis

  • Kircher, C. A.; Vagliente, V.; Lashkari, B.; Jeing, J. C.; Minor, S.
    Seismic Restraint of Hazardous Piping Systems in Industrial Buildings (Phase 1).
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Industrial Science and Technological Innovation., August 30, 1987, 216 p.
    Identifying Number(s): JBA-109-060-001
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Vibration; Bracing; Flexibility; Structural design; Design standards; Earthquake engineering; Industrial buildings; Piping systems; Hazardous materials; Stress relieving

  • Gavlin, N. L.; Sozen, M. A.; Aight, J. K.; Wood, S. L.
    Research and Development Plan for Understanding and Reducing Earthquake Hazard to Construction in Regions of Low to Moderate Seismicity.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., February 1990, 66 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['UILU-ENG-90-2003', 'STRUCTURAL RESEARCH SER-551']
    Keywords: Masonry; Steel construction; Earthquake resistant structures; Dynamic loads; Materials specifications; Dynamic response; Design standards; Earthquake engineering; Nondestructive tests; Building codes; Concrete construction; Structural analysis

  • Hwang, H. H. M.; Hsu, H. M.
    Study of Reliability-Based Criteria for Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Frame Buildings.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., August 10, 1991, 188 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-91-0023
    Keywords: ; Earthquake resistant structures; Reinforced concrete; Framed structures; Seismic waves; Mathematical models; Dynamic response; Design standards; Earthquake engineering; Risk; Reliability; Loads (Forces); Concrete construction; Design criteria

  • Saiidi, M.; Maragakis, E.; Feng, S.
    Evaluation of the Current CALTRANS Seismic Restrainer Design Method.
    California State Dept. of Transportation, Sacramento.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; Nevada Dept. of Transportation, Carson City., October 1992, 72 p.
    Identifying Number(s): CCEER-92-8
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Hinges; Computer programs; Restrainers; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Design standards; Highway bridges; Displacement; Stress analysis; Bridge design; Stiffness; Bearings; Nonlinear systems; Seismic effects; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis