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