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  • Mokha, A.; Constantinou, M. C.; Reinhorn, A. M.
    Teflon Bearings in Aseismic Base Isolation: Experimental Studies and Mathematical Modeling.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; Watson Bowman Acme Corp., Buffalo, NY., December 5, 1988, 201 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-88-0038
    Keywords: Buildings; Steel structures; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Friction factor; Graphs (Charts); Antifriction bearings; Tetrafluoroethylene resins; Bearing properties; Bridges; Mathematical models; Compressive strength

  • Cheng, F. Y.; Mertz, G. E.
    Inelastic Seismic Response of Reinforced-Concrete Low-Rise Shear Walls and Building Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., October 1989, 445 p.
    Identifying Number(s): CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDY-89-30
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Bend moments; Elastic properties; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Axial loads; Hysteresis; Graphs (Charts); Shear properties; Walls; Shear strain; Deformation; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Rahman, S.; Grigoriu, M.
    Markov Model for Local and Global Damage Indices in Seismic Analysis.
    National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., February 18, 1994, 258 p.
    Keywords: ; Earthquake damage; Building codes; Risk assessment; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquake engineering; Hysteresis; Structural vibration; Stochastic processes; Soil structure interactions; Structural engineering; Markov processes; Mathematical models; Structural reliability; Structural analysis

  • Tsopelas, P.; Constantinou, M. C.
    NCEER-Taisei Corporation Research Program on Sliding Seismic Isolation Systems for Bridges: Experimental and Analytical Study of a System Consisting of Lubricated PTFE Sliding Bearings and Mild Steel Dampers.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., July 22, 1994, 160 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-94-0022
    Keywords: ; Dynamic response; Bearings; Vibration isolators; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Hysteresis; Seismic design; Structural vibration; Vibration damping; Bridge design; Displacement; Model tests; Structural analysis; Bridges (Structures)

  • Basoez, N.; Kiremidjian, A. S.
    Prioritization of Bridges for Seismic Retrofitting.
    National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., January 1995, 174 p.
    Keywords: Traffic impedances; Seismic retrofitting; Damage assessment; Reinforcement (Structures); Earthquake resistant structures; Knowledge based systems; Risk assessment; Earthquake engineering; Priorities; Reinforcing materials; Structural design; Bridge design; Highway management; Highway maintenance; Bridge failures; Structural analysis; Algorithms; Expert systems; Rehabilitation

  • Gavin, H. P.; Hanson, R. D.
    Electrorheological Dampers for Structural Vibration Suppression.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., August 14, 1995, 210 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UMCEE-94-35
    Keywords: Dynamic response; Vibration isolators; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Stress analysis; Viscoelasticity; Structural vibration; Rheology; Poiseuille flow; Vibration damping; Electrorheological materials; Viscous damping; Mathematical models; Actuators; Ducted flow

  • Kelly, J. M.
    Final Report on the International Workshop on the Use of Rubber-Based Bearings for the Earthquake Protection of Buildings. Held in Shantou City, P.R. China on May 17-19, 1994.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., May 1995, 132 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-95/05
    Keywords: ; Dynamic response; Damping; Bearings; Vibration isolators; Earthquake resistant structures; Buildings; Meetings; Earthquake engineering; Damage prevention; Rubber; Structural analysis; Seismic isolation

  • Todd, D. R.
    Seismic Safety of Federal Buildings. Initial Program: How Much Will It Cost.
    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC. Mitigation Directorate., April 1994, 40 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-5419
    Keywords: Building codes; Earthquake engineering; Reinforcement (Structures); Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic design; Structural design; Cost estimates; Federal buildings; Design criteria; Design standards; Cost analysis; Seismic safety; Retrofitting

  • Cauffman, S. A.
    Wind and Seismic Effects: Proceedings of the 32nd Joint Meeting.
    April 2001, 592 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NIST/SP-963
    Keywords: ; Lessons learned; Buildings; Risk assessment; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Meetings; Seismic design; Research; Safety engineering; Seismic effects; Information systems; Design criteria; Public health; Wind pressure; Engineering structures; Wind loads; Bridges (Structures); Disasters

  • Martin, J. W.
    Long Term Performance of Rubber in Seismic and Non-Seismic Bearings: A Literature Review.
    June 1991, 30 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-4613
    Keywords: ; Service life; Bearings; Earthquake resistant structures; Reviews; Earthquake engineering; Loads (Forces); Structural vibration; Vibration insulators; Rubber; Vibration damping; Seismic waves