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  • Sun, C. T.; Chen, C. C.; Bogdanoff, J. L.; Lo, H.
    A Timoshenko Beam Model for Vibration of Plane Frames.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Research Applied to National Needs., June 3, 1976, 42 p.
    Keywords: Framed structures; Seismic waves; Vibration; Earth movements; Shear stresses; Finite element analysis; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Bending; Kentucky; Steam electric power generation; Timoshenko method; Paradise (Kentucky); Structural members; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Abdel-Ghaffar, A. M.; Housner, G. W.
    An Analysis of the Dynamic Characteristics of a Suspension Bridge by Ambient Vibration Measurements.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., January 1977, 86 p.
    Identifying Number(s): EERL-77-01
    Keywords: Vehicular traffic; Earthquake resistant structures; California; Vibration tests; Vibration; Vincent-Thomas bridge; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Vibration damping; Suspension bridges; Los Angeles harbor; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Lukkunaprasit, P.; Kelly, J. M.
    Dynamic Plastic Analysis Using Stress Resultant Finite Element Formulation.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., September 1977, 61 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-77/21
    Keywords: Nonlinear differential equations; Dynamic loads; Numerical integration; Clamped plates; Spherical shells; Earthquake engineering; Finite element analysis; Runge-Kutta method; Stress analysis; Metal plates; Plastic analysis; Plates; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Smilowitz, R.; Newmark, N. M.
    Seismic Shears and Overturning Moments in Buildings.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Research Applied to National Needs., July 1977, 145 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['STRUCTURAL RESEARCH SER-441', 'UILU-ENG-77-2011']
    Keywords: Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; Skyscrapers; Seismic waves; Earth movements; Shear properties; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Buildings; Theses; Soil structure interactions; Soil mechanics; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Montgomery, C. J.; Hall, W. J.
    Studies on the Seismic Design of Low-Rise Steel Buildings.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Research Applied to National Needs., July 1977, 181 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['STRUCTURAL RESEARCH SER-442', 'UILU-ENG-77-2012']
    Keywords: Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; Steel construction; Seismic waves; Low rise buildings; Earth movements; Dynamic response; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Buildings; Building codes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Kelly, J. M.; Eidinger, J. M.; Derham, C. J.
    A Practical Soft Story Earthquake Isolation System.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., November 1977, 150 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-77/27
    Keywords: Energy absorption; Earthquake resistant structures; Damping; Earth movements; Dynamic response; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes; Bearings; Rubber; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Seed, H. B.; Makdisi, F. I.; de Alba, P.
    The Performance of Earth Dams During Earthquakes.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., August 1977, 58 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-77/20
    Keywords: Embankments; Seismic loads; Earth movements; Seismic epicenter; Dynamic response; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Earth dams; Loads (Forces); Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Mitigation of Seismic Hazards in Existing Unreinforced Masonry Wall Buildings: Performance of Undesigned and Modified Elements. Evaluation of Modification Methods.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., March 31, 1978, 36 p.
    Keywords: Masonry; Seismic design; Seismic hazards; Earth movements; Walls; Structural design; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Buildings; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Fintel, M.; Derecho, A. T.; Ghosh, S. K.; Iqbal, M.; Freskakis, G. N.
    Structural Walls in Earthquake Resistant Structures: Analytical Investigation - Dynamic Analysis of Isolated Structural Walls - Parts A and B.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Applied Science Research Applications., October 1976, 285 p.
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Structural walls; Walls; Structural design; Dynamic response; Shear properties; Earthquake engineering; Computer aided design; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Barney, C. B.; Shiu, K. N.; Rabbat, B. G.; Fiorato, A. E.
    Earthquake Resistant Structural Walls - Tests of Coupling Beams.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Applied Science and Research Applications., October 29, 1976, 142 p.
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Beams (Supports); Reinforced concrete; Coupling beams; Walls; Structural design; Concrete construction; Design criteria; Dynamic structural analysis