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  • Rahnama, M.; Krawinkler, H.
    Effects of Soft Soil and Hysteresis Model on Seismic Demands.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; Kajima Corp., Tokyo (Japan)., July 1993, 249 p.
    Keywords: ; Dynamic response; Ground motion; Hysteresis; Earthquake engineering; Earthquake resistant structures; Strain hardening; Structural design; Soil structure interactions; Stiffness; Displacement; Soil mechanics; Mathematical models; Structural analysis; Nonlinear systems; Ductility

  • Wadia-Fascetti, S.; Smith, H. A.
    Adaptive Dynamic Analysis Considering Structural Lifespan: An Approach Based on Fuzzy Mathematics.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; Shimizu Corp., Tokyo (Japan). Ohsaki Research Inst., August 1994, 171 p.
    Keywords: Earthquake damage; Dynamic response; Degradation; Fuzzy sets; Earthquake engineering; Structural vibration; Uncertainty; Structural engineering; Structural failure; Adaptive dynamic analysis; Structural response; Stiffness; Calibration; Structural analysis; Errors

  • Wen, Y. K.; Hwang, H.; Shinozuka, M.
    Development of Reliability-Based Design Criteria for Building under Seismic Load.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., August 1, 1994, 176 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-94-0023
    Keywords: Reliability analysis; Building codes; Buildings; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquake engineering; Structural design; Structural engineering; Reliability-based design; Design criteria; Probability; Displacement; Mathematical models; Dynamic loads; Structural analysis; Nonlinear systems

  • Liu, H. H.; Fu, K. S.
    Syntactic Approach and VLSI Architectures for Seismic Signal Classification.
    January 1983, 217 p.
    Keywords: Computer programming; Seismic detection; Seismic reflection; Pattern recognition; Signal processing; Discrimination; Parallel processing; Damage assessment; Earthquakes; Data management; Syntactic seismic recognition; Data processing; State of the art; Computer architecture; Structural analysis; Algorithms; Underground explosions; Computer aided diagnosis; Seismic waves

  • Lin, A. N.
    Experimental Observations of the Effect of Foundation Embedment on Structural Response.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 1982, 351 p.
    Identifying Number(s): EERL-82-01
    Keywords: Seismic waves; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Soil structure interations; Earthquakes; Soils; Foundations; Structural analysis; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Sivaselvan, M. V.; Reinhorn, A. M.
    Hysteretic Models for Cyclic Behavior of Deteriorating Inelastic Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., November 5, 1999, 138 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-99-0018
    Keywords: ; Computer programs; Earthquake engineering; Hysteresis; Seismic design; Stiffness; Mathematical models; Structural analysis; Cyclic loads

  • Scawthorn, C.
    Marmara, Turkey Earthquake of August 17, 1999: Reconnaissance Report.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., March 23, 2000, 206 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-00-0001
    Keywords: Damage assessment; Waste water; North Anatolian Fault Zone; Seismicity; Social impact; Earthquake damage; Earthquakes; Soil structure interactions; Medical services; Water systems; Infrastructure; Electric power; Soil mechanics; Lifelines; Marmara Turkey Earthquake; Ground motion; Marmara (Turkey); Geotechnical engineering; Industrial plants; Emergency response; Restoration; Structural analysis; Remote sensing; Natural gas; Transportation networks; Political aspects

  • Berman, J.; Warn, G.; Whittaker, A.; Bruneau, M.
    Engineering and Organizational Issues Related to The World Trade Center Terrorist Attack. Volume 2: Reconnaissance and Preliminary Assessment of a Damaged Building Near Ground Zero.
    April 2002, 40 p.
    Keywords: Ground Zero; Terrorism; Buildings; Damage assessment; Earthquake engineering; Linear analysis; Collapse; Multidisciplinary teams; New York; Research; Reconnaissance; Gravity loads; World Trade Center; Attack; Infrastructure; Nonlinear analysis; Structural analysis; Debris

  • Astrella, M. J.; Whittaker, A. S.
    Performance-Based Design Paradigm.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., December 15, 2005, 162 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-05-0011
    Keywords: ; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Seismic design; Performance; Structural analysis

  • Installing Seismic Restraints for Duct and Pipe.
    January 2004, 91 p.
    Identifying Number(s): FEMA-414
    Keywords: Electrical equipment; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Seismic design; Restraints; Pipes; Ducts; Fasteners; Structural analysis; Seismic restraint devices; Anchors; Configurations