Bruce, J. R.; Lindberg, H. E.; Abrahamson, G. R.
Simulation of Strong Earthquake Motion with Contained-Explosive Line Source Arrays, Single-Source and Array Tests at Camp Parks.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science.,
March 1979,
75 p.
Keywords: Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic design; Earthquakes; Soil structure interactions; Simulation; Explosive charges; Earth movements; Seismic waves
Microzonation for Safer Construction-Research and Application. Proceedings of International Conference (2nd), Held at San Francisco, California on November 26-December 1, 1978. Volume II.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science.,
December 1978,
516 p.
Keywords: Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic zoning; Meetings; Earthquakes; Structural design; Soil structure interactions; Geological surveys; Soil dynamics; Liquefaction (Soils); Microzonation; Seismology; Geophysics; Geological faults; Seismic risk
Kaya, I.; McNiven, H. D.
Investigation of the Nonlinear Characteristics of a Three Story Steel Frame Using System Identification.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.,
December 1978,
97 p.
Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-78/25
Keywords: Dynamic response; Systems identification; Computer programming; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Mechanical hysteresis; Seismic design; Frames; Nonlinear analysis; Steel construction; Mathematical models
Recommendations for a U.S.-Japan Cooperative Research Program Utilizing Large-Scale Testing Facilities.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.,
September 1979,
125 p.
Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-79/26
Keywords: Foreign technology; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Meetings; Earthquakes; Reinforced concrete; Test facilities; Wind effects; Concrete construction; Construction materials; Steel construction; Mechanical tests; Japan; United States; Dynamic structural analysis
Isbell, J.; Hong, S. T.; Whitman, R. V.
Optimum Seismic Protection for New Building Construction in Eastern Metropolitan Areas. Elastic Response of Multidegree Systems Under Earthquake Loading.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science.,
June 20, 1973,
42 p.
Identifying Number(s): INTERNAL STUDY-34
Keywords: Dynamic response; Time series analysis; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic design; Earthquakes; Frequency response; Random vibrations; San Fernando Earthquake; Elastic analysis; Graphic methods; Tall buildings
Vanmarcke, E. H.; Chow, D. Y. H.
Evaluation of Expected Losses and Total Present Cost: Further Preliminary Sensitivity Analyses. Optimum Seismic Protection for New Building Construction in Eastern Metropolitan Areas.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science.,
October 1972,
18 p.
Identifying Number(s): INTERNAL STUDY-19
Keywords: Sensitivity analysis; Risk; Damage assessment; Earthquake engineering; Boston (Massachusetts); Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic design; Earthquakes; Probability theory; Massachusetts; Cost analysis; Seismic risk
Strong Ground Motion. Proceedings of the National Science Foundation Seminar Workshop Held at Rancho Santa Fe, California on February, 1978.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science.,
January 1979,
108 p.
Keywords: Dynamic structural analysis; Dynamic response; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Meetings; Earthquakes; Soil structure interactions; Earth movements; Seismology; Seismic waves
Whitman, R. V.; Vanmarcke, E. H.; Reed, J. W.; Kausel, E. B.
Alaskan Earthquake (1964) Tall Building Damage Review, Optimum Seismic Protection for New Building Construction in Eastern Metropolitan Areas.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science.,
July 1972,
11 p.
Identifying Number(s): INTERNAL STUDY-11
Keywords: Ground motion; Buildings; Damage assessment; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic design; Earthquakes; Anchorage (Alaska); Probability theory; Earth movements; Alaska; Tall buildings
Ackroyd, M. H.
Preliminary Dollar Estimates of Incident Losses, Optimum Seismic Protection for New Building Construction in Eastern Metropolitan Areas.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science.,
April 1973,
20 p.
Identifying Number(s): INTERNAL STUDY-36
Keywords: Buildings; Damage assessment; Earthquake engineering; Boston (Massachusetts); Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic design; Earthquakes; Construction costs; Cost estimates; Massachusetts; Casualties; Tall buildings; Cost analysis; Seismic risk
Ackroyd, M. H.; Whitman, R. V.
A Review of Recent Mathematical Models Made on Actual Buildings and the Accuracy of the Predicted Periods, Optimum Seismic Protection for New Building Construction in Eastern Metropolitan Areas.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science.,
May 1973,
49 p.
Identifying Number(s): INTERNAL STUDY-33
Keywords: Ground motion; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Vibration; Steel construction; Mathematical models; Concrete structures; Framed structures; Seismic waves