Fenves, S. J.; Slava, M. T.; Barnett, J. P.
SASE - Standards Analysis, Synthesis and Expression Program: User Manual.
April 1987,
146 p.
Identifying Number(s): NBSIR-87/3514
Keywords: Building codes; Earthquake engineering; User manuals (Computer programs); Structural engineering; SASE computer program; Construction; Construction materials; Standards
Ochshorn, J.; Schumacker, B.
Procedures for SDDA Boston Building Inventory. Seismic Design Decision Analysis, Internal Study Report No. 66.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science.,
August 1976,
22 p.
Keywords: ; Buildings; Earthquake resistant structures; Urban areas; Massachusetts; Inventories; Construction; Design standards
U.S. National Committee for Rock Mechanics, Report for 1977.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications.,
January 1978,
40 p.
Keywords: Rock mechanics; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes; Reporting; Rock properties; Tunneling (Excavation); Energy management; Construction; Underground supporting; Seismology
Raufaste, N. J.
Project Summaries 1996: NIST Building and Fire Research Laboratory.
September 1996,
232 p.
Identifying Number(s): NIST/SP-838-10
Keywords: ; Research management; Building codes; Earthquake engineering; Flammability testing; Structural engineering; Testing laboratories; Safety engineering; Construction; Building; Construction materials; Fire safety; Fires; United States; Standards
Raufaste, N. J.
Project Summaries 1998. NIST Building and Fire Research Laboratory.
July 1998,
244 p.
Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-6203
Keywords: ; Research management; Buildings; Building codes; Earthquake engineering; Flammability testing; Structural engineering; Testing laboratories; Safety engineering; Construction; Construction materials; Fire safety; Fires; United States; Standards
Carydis, P. G.; Tilford, N. R.; Brandow, G. E.; Jirsa, J. O.
Central Greece Earthquakes of February-March 1981. A Reconnaissance and Engineering Report.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.,
January 1982,
170 p.
Identifying Number(s): CETS-CND-018
Keywords: ; Geological faults; Damage assessment; Earthquake engineering; Seismic epicenter; Earthquakes; Bursting; Walls; Gulf of Corinth; Structures; Construction; Control; Seismology; Disasters; Greece
Pantelic, J.; Reinhorn, A.
Report on the Whittier-Narrows, California Earthquake of October 1, 1987.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.,
November 1987,
34 p.
Identifying Number(s): NCEER-87-0026
Keywords: Hazards; Foundations; Walls; Structures; Disaster planning; Emergencies; Foreign technology; Bridge foundations; Health; Earthquakes; Construction; Disaster recovery; Responses; Ground motion; Buildings; Emergency planning; Recovery; Safety; Mortality; Disaster relief; Disasters; Damage; Loads (Forces); Insurance; Economic factors
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
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
Leiva, G.; Klingner, R. E.
In-Plane Seismic Resistance of Two-Story Concrete Masonry Shear Walls with Openings.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.,
August 1991,
319 p.
Identifying Number(s): REPT-3.1(C)-2
Keywords: Grout; Failure; Computer programming; Earthquake resistant buildings; Masonry; Loads (Forces); Test methods; Instrumentation; Flexural strength; Reinforced concrete; Walls; Strain measurement; Structural members; Design criteria; Construction; Axial stress; Mathematical models; Coupled walls; Deformation; Shear stress; Cantilever walls