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  • Murota, N.; Feng, M. Q.; Liu, G. Y.
    Experimental and Analytical Studies of Base Isolation Systems for Seismic Protection of Power Transformers.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., September 30, 2005, 252 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-05-0008
    Keywords: ; Simulators; Numerical analysis; Electric power; Earthquake engineering; Power transformers; Seismic isolation

  • Tsopelas, P. C.; Roussis, P. C.; Constantinou, M. C.; Buchanan, R.; Reinhorn, A. M.
    3D-BASIS-ME-MB: Computer Program for Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Seismically Isolated Structures.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., October 3, 2005, 216 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-05-0009
    Keywords: Seismically isolated structures; Verification; Earthquake engineering; Superstructures; Computer programs; 3-D-BASIS-ME-MB computer program; Seismic isolation

  • 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: ; Seismic design; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Performance; Structural analysis

  • Badillo-Almaraz, H.; Whittaker, A. S.; Reinhorn, A. M.; Cimellaro, G. P.
    Seismic Fragility of Suspended Ceiling Systems.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., February 4, 2006, 256 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-0001
    Keywords: Fragility; Ceilings; Literature review; Damage; Suspended ceiling systems; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Simulation; Failures; Structural analysis

  • Vargas, R. E.; Bruneau, M.
    Analytical Investigation of the Structural Fuse Concept.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., March 16, 2006, 394 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-0004
    Keywords: Literature review; Structural fuse concept; Structural performance; Single degree of freedom; Earthquake engineering; Seismic response; Passive energy devices

  • Vargas, R. E.; Bruneau, M.
    Experimental Investigation of the Structural Fuse Concept.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., March 17, 2006, 216 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-0005
    Keywords: Structural fuse concept; Testing; Structural performance; Research programs; Buckling Restrained Braces; Earthquake engineering; Seismic response

  • Student Research Accomplishments, 2004-2005, Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., May 2006, 88 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-SP04
    Keywords: ; Seismic design; Bridges; Students; Retrofitting; Research programs; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Lifelines; Civil engineering; Structural response; Structural analysis

  • Seismic Retrofitting Guidelines for Complex Steel Truss Highway Bridges.
    Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC., August 1, 2006, 196 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-SP05
    Keywords: ; Seismic design; Steel structures; Retrofitting; Earthquake engineering; Superstructure; US FHWA; Highway bridges; Manuals; Guidelines; Trusses

  • Jung, W.; Chiewanichakorn, M.; Aref, A. J.
    Conceptual Design and Experimental Investigation of Polymer Matrix Composite Infill Panels for Seismic Retrofitting.
    Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., September 21, 2006, 352 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MCEER-06-0010
    Keywords: Lateral resistance; Retrofitting; Seismic performance; Polymer matrix materials; Existing structures; Earthquake engineering; Energy dissipation; Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC); Composite materials; Structural enhancement; Material efficiency; Infill panel systems; Construction; Structural damping

  • Nada, H.; Sanders, D.; Saiidi, M. S.
    Seismic Performance of RC Bridge Frames with Architectural-Flared Columns.
    California State Dept. of Transportation, Sacramento.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 2003, 498 p.
    Identifying Number(s): CCEER-03-03
    Keywords: ; Seismic design; Structural flares; Finite element method; Reinforced concrete; California; Columns (Supports); Bridge supports; Earthquake engineering; Concrete structures; Shear stress; Plastic hinges; Loads (Forces); Seismic effects