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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Lew, H. S.; Simiu, E.; Gross, J. L.; Stames, M. A.
    Manual for Seismic and Windstorm Evaluation of Existing Concrete Buildings for the Dominican Republic.
    April 2002, 158 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NISTIR-6867
    Keywords: Buildings; Risk assessment; Concrete moment frames; Guidelines; Evaluation; Evaluation procedures; Concrete frames; Earthquakes; Reinforced concrete; Structural design; Concrete shear wall buildings; Seismic effects; Structural analysis; Wind loads; Dominican Republic; Procedures; Critical facilities

  • Raufaste, N. J.
    Wind and Seismic Effects: Proceedings of the Joint Meeting of the U.S.-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects (28th). Held in Gaithersburg, Maryland on May 14-17, 1996.
    August 1996, 644 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NIST/SP-904
    Keywords: Tsunamis; Risk assessment; Dams; Storm surges; Bridges; Wind loads; Earthquakes; Highway engineering; Design criteria; Design standards; Lifelines; Retrofitting; Earthquake engineering; Meetings; Foundations (Structures); Research programs; Seismic effects; Geotechnical engineering; Repairing; Dynamic structural analysis; Wind engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Structural vibration; Structural engineering; Wind effects; Wind pressure; Dynamic loads

  • Alfaro, C. S.; Kiremidjian, A. S.; White, R. A.
    Seismic Zoning and Ground Motion Parameters for El Salvador.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; Organization of American States, Washington, DC.; Agency for International Development, Washington, DC.; American Embassy, San Salvador (El Salvador)., December 1990, 172 p.
    Identifying Number(s): REPT-93
    Keywords: ; Earthquake damage; Ground motion; Hazards; Risk assessment; Geomorphology; Regression analysis; El Salvador; Earthquake warning systems; Earth movements; Study estimates; Mathematical models; Seismology; Regional analysis; Tectonics; Tables (Data)

  • Tierney, K. L.; Petak, W. J.; Hahn, H.
    Disabled Persons and Earthquake Hazards.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., cJanuary 1988, 170 p.
    Keywords: ; Handicapped persons; Hazards; Physically handicapped; Risk assessment; Case studies; Elderly persons; Social effect; Losses; Nursing homes; Literature surveys; Disabled persons; Earthquake damage; Earthquake; Intermediate care facilities; Buildings; Emergency preparedness; Emergency planning; California; Fires; Local planning; Disasters; Senior citizens

  • Hirschberg, J. G.; Gordon, P.; Petak, W. J.
    Natural Hazards: Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Model.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Policy Research and Analysis., July 1978, 320 p.
    Keywords: Tsunamis; Risk assessment; Risk; Storm surges; Social effect; Gales; Hurricanes; Economic impact; Rivers; Earthquakes; Demand (Economics); Mathematical models; Wind (Meteorology); Clay soils; Expansion; Benefit cost analysis; Floods; Disasters; Damage; Landslides; Tornadoes; Input output analysis; United States; Socioeconomic impact assessment model

  • Atkisson, A. A.; Petak, W. J.; Alesch, D. J.; Kraft, M. E.; Littig, D. M.
    Natural Hazards and Public Policy: Recommendations for Public Policies to Mitigate the Effects of Natural Hazard Exposures in the United States.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Policy Research and Analysis., December 1978, 181 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UWGB/PPPA-78-2
    Keywords: Damage; Risk; Risk assessment; Local government; Earthquakes; State government; Government policies; Benefit cost analysis; Disasters; Floods