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  • Fattal, S. G.; Todd, D. R.
    Ultimate Strength of Masonry Shear Walls: Predictions versus Test Results.
    October 1991, 48 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-4633
    Keywords: ; Ultimate strength; Building codes; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquake engineering; Loads (Forces); Masonry; Walls; Design standards; Mathematical models; Structural analysis; Shear stress

  • Bieniawski, A.; Todd, D.
    How-To Suggestions for Implementing Executive Order 12941 on Seismic Safety of Existing Federal Buildings, A Handbook.
    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Mitigation and Research., November 1995, 214 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-5770
    Keywords: ; Earthquake resistance; Building codes; Earthquake engineering; Reinforcement (Structures); Seismic design; Structural design; Cost estimates; Regulatory guides; Safety engineering; Inventories; Federal buildings; Design standards; Cost analysis; Retrofitting

  • Britz, K. I.; Libby, L.; Hadinata, D.
    Integration of Seismic Design Principles into Preliminary Architectural Design.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., June 1981, 87 p.
    Keywords: Dynamic structural analysis; Building codes; Attitude surveys; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquake engineering; Seismic design; Structural design; Eastern Region (United States); Design criteria; Design standards; Architects; Seismic risk

  • 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: Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Reinforcement (Structures); Reinforced concrete; Vibration damping; Design criteria; Design standards; Concrete structures; Structural analysis; Statistics; Dynamic 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: Failure; Thin walled shells; Shells (Structural forms); Earthquake engineering; Steel structures; Experimental data; Elephant foot bulge; Structural members; Design criteria; Storage tanks; Steel construction; Design standards; Structural analysis

  • Mahin, S. A.; Bertero, V. V.; Chopra, A. K.; Collins, R. G.
    Response of the Olive View Hospital Main Building During the San Fernando Earthquake.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., October 1976, 320 p.
    Identifying Number(s): EERC-76-22
    Keywords: Seismic waves; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquakes; Earth movements; Concrete construction; Hospitals; Design standards; San Fernando earthquake; Dynamic structural analysis

  • 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

  • Bertero, V.; Shah, H.
    El-Asnam, Algeria Earthquake of October 10, 1980: A Reconnaissance and Engineering Report.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 1983, 250 p.
    Identifying Number(s): CETS-CND-022
    Keywords: Performance evaluation; Algeria; Earthquake resistant structures; Transportation; Earthquakes; Visual reconnaissance; Soil dynamics; Earth movements; Investigations; Structures; Socio-economic factors; Utilities; Recommendations; Design standards; Geological faults; Seismic waves

  • 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: ; Reliability; Dynamic response; Risk; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Loads (Forces); Reinforced concrete; Design criteria; Concrete construction; Design standards; Mathematical models; Framed structures; Seismic waves

  • U.S. Coordinated Program for Masonry Building Research: Summary Report. September 1985-August 1986.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 1986, 135 p.
    Identifying Number(s): REPT-11.1-1
    Keywords: International cooperation; Research management; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; USA; Masonry; TCCMAR (Technical Coordinating Committee for Masonry Research); Bilateral agreements; Design standards; Concrete blocks; Japan; Research projects; Bricks