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  • Yang, J. N.; Li, Z.; Vongchavalitkul, S.
    Generalization of Optimal Control Theory: Linear and Nonlinear Structures.
    National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., November 2, 1992, 89 p.
    Keywords: ; Earthquake resistant structures; Structural vibration; Mathematical models; Control theory; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Optimization; Vibration damping; Vibration isolators; Nonlinear systems; Linear systems

  • Kariotis, J. C.; Waqfi, O. M.; Ewing, R. D.
    Computer Program Using Beam Elements for the Nonlinear, Dynamic Analysis of Lumped Parameter Models.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., February 1992, 96 p.
    Identifying Number(s): REPT-2.3-5
    Keywords: Equations of motion; Displacement; Loads (Forces); Damping; Nonlinear systems; Masonry; Concrete; Matrices (Mathematics); Algorithms; LPM/II computer program; Stiffness; Beams (Supports); Walls; Dynamic response; Degrees of freedom; Earthquake engineering; Boundary conditions; Computer programs; Reinforcement (Structures); Mechanical properties; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Waqfi, O. M.; Kariotis, J. C.
    Comparison of the Dynamic Response of a Damped MDOF Nonlinear Beam Model with an Equivalent SDOF Hysteretic Model.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., April 27, 1992, 92 p.
    Identifying Number(s): REPT-2.3-6
    Keywords: ; Deformation; Earth movements; Displacement; Loads (Forces); Structural members; Damping; Mathematical models; Nonlinear systems; Masonry; Structural vibration; Mechanical hysteresis; Stiffness; Beams (Supports); Walls; Dynamic response; Degrees of freedom; Earthquake engineering; Energy dissipation; Reinforcement (Structures); Mechanical properties

  • Tsopelas, P. C.; Constantinou, M. C.; Reinhorn, A. M.
    3D-BASIS-ME: Computer Program for Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Seismically Isolated Single and Multiple Structures and Liquid Storage Tanks.
    National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., April 12, 1994, 192 p.
    Keywords: 3D-BASIS-ME Computer program; Earthquake resistant structures; Structural vibration; Storage tanks; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Vibration damping; Displacement; Computer programs; Vibration isolators; Bearings; Nonlinear systems; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Yang, J. N.; Wu, J. C.; Agrawal, A. K.; Li, Z.
    Sliding Mode Control for Seismic-Excited Linear and NonLinear Civil Engineering Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., June 21, 1994, 105 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NCEER-94-0017
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Structural vibration; Mathematical models; Variable structure system; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Buildings; Robustness (Mathematics); Vibration damping; Active control; Hysteresis; Sliding mode control; Linear systems; Nonlinear systems; Seismic effects; Vibration isolators; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Singh, R. K.; Smith, H. A.
    Vibration Analysis of Skeletal Systems Using a Mixed Formulation with an Arnoldi-Based Nonlinear Eigensolution Technique.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., December 1993, 192 p.
    Keywords: ; Finite element method; Vibration mode; Structural vibration; Eigenvalues; Algorithms; Matrices (Mathematics); Dynamic response; Degrees of freedom; Earthquake engineering; Vibration damping; Resonant frequency; Nonlinear systems; Structural analysis

  • Hwang, H. H. M.; Huo, J. R.
    Generation of Hazard-Consistent Fragility Curves for Seismic Loss Estimation Studies.
    National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., June 14, 1994, 180 p.
    Keywords: Damage assessment; Structural failure; Mathematical models; Earthquake damage; Earthquake engineering; Hazards; Fragility curves; Damage probability matrix; Estimation; Soil structure interactions; Nonlinear systems; Building codes; Soil mechanics; Earthquakes; Structural analysis

  • 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: ; Earthquake resistant structures; Mathematical models; Structural design; Dynamic response; Strain hardening; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Hysteresis; Displacement; Soil structure interactions; Stiffness; Nonlinear systems; Ductility; Soil mechanics; Structural analysis

  • Spacone, E.; Ciampi, V.; Filippou, F. C.
    Beam Element for Seismic Damage Analysis.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., August 1992, 134 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-92/07
    Keywords: ; Structural engineering; Finite element method; Deformation; Structural vibration; Beams (Structural); Numerical integration; Earthquake damage; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Stiffness; Structural response; Nonlinear systems; Structural components; Structural analysis

  • Filippou, F. C.; D'Ambrisi, A.; Issa, A.
    Nonlinear Static and Dynamic Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Subassemblages.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; Istituto Superiore di Ricerca sui Materiali Speciali, Terni (Italy).; Italian Dottorato di Ricerca Meccanica delle Strutture, Bologna (Italy)., August 1992, 198 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-92/08
    Keywords: ; Girders; Earthquake resistant structures; Reinforced concrete; Dynamic response; Dynamic models; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Stress analysis; Stiffness; Displacement; Nonlinear systems; Reinforcement (Structures); Structural components; Structural analysis