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  • Toussi, S.; Yao, J. T. P.
    Hysteresis Identification of Multi-Story Buildings.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., May 1981, 96 p.
    Identifying Number(s): CE-STR-81-15
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Mechanical hysteresis; Damping; Degrees of freedom; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Concrete structures; Error analysis; Least squares method

  • Chang, J. J.; Lee, J. J.
    Water Waves Generated by Three Dimensional Bed Motion: Abstract for the Paper to be Presented at the International Tsunami Symposium, May 25-29, 1981, Japan.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., January 1980, 7 p.
    Keywords: Numerical analysis; Ocean bottom; Earthquake engineering; Wave propagation; Ocean waves; Tsunamis; Earthquakes

  • Higgins, C. J.; Steedman, D. W.
    Evaluation of the Feasibility of Establishing a National Testing Capability for the Simulation of Earthquake Loads on Large-Scale Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., March 1981, 57 p.
    Keywords: Structures; Research management; Research projects; Test facilities; Shaker tables; Cost estimates; Earthquake engineering; Technology assessments; Recommendations; Earthquakes

  • Raupach, E.; Schumacker, B.; Biggs, J. M.
    Flexible Sub-Surface Building-Foundation Interfaces for Aseismic Design (Preliminary Studies).
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., April 1981, 138 p.
    Identifying Number(s): R81-8
    Keywords: Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; Structural design; Dynamic response; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Buildings; Lateral stability; Pile foundations; Soil structure interactions; Flexible foundations; Design criteria; Earthquakes

  • Yegian, M. K.; Vitelli, B. M.
    Probabilistic Analysis for Liquefaction.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., March 1981, 109 p.
    Keywords: Probability theory; Risk analysis; Seismic risk; Earthquake engineering; Saturated soils; Soil dynamics; Liquefaction (Soils); Soil properties; Sand boils; Sands; Earthquakes

  • Whitman, R. V.; Becker, J. M.; Ho, A. D.
    Determination of Earthquake Intensities from Chimney Damage Reports.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., June 1979, 108 p.
    Keywords: Chimneys; Damage assessment; Earthquake resistant structures; Intensity; Massachusetts; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Boston (Massachusetts); Theses; Cape Ann Earthquake; Earthquakes

  • Lee, S. C.; Ko, D. R.
    Earthquake Response of Sea-Based Storage Tanks by a Hybrid Element Method-Theory and Computer Analysis.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., March 1981, 214 p.
    Identifying Number(s): DT-7814-2
    Keywords: Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; User needs; Storage tanks; Underwater structures; Dynamic response; Finite element analysis; Earthquake engineering; Oil storage; Computer programs; ERST computer program; Hydrodynamics; Earthquakes

  • Whitman, R. V.; Becker, J. M.
    Earthquake Resistance of the Old State House, Boston, Massachusetts.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., January 1980, 47 p.
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic waves; Seismic risk; Dynamic response; Dynamic structural analysis; Earthquake engineering; Boston (Massachusetts); Cape Ann earthquake; Old State House; Public buildings

  • Bouwkamp, J. G.; Kollegger, J. P.; Stephen, R. M.
    Dynamic Properties of a Twelve Story Prefabricated Panel Building.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., October 1980, 110 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-80/29
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Stiffness methods; Prefabrication; TABS-77 computer program; Mathematical models; Computer applications; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Buildings; Dynamic response; Panels; Soil structure interactions; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Shah, H. C.; McCann, M. W.
    Bayesian Geophysical Model for Seismic Hazard.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., May 1981, 193 p.
    Identifying Number(s): 47
    Keywords: Probability theory; Seismic hazards; Seismic waves; Fourier transformation; Seismic risk; Earth movements; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Monte Carlo method; Earthquakes