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Durkin, M.
Alternative Methods for Hazard Reduction in Unreinforced Masonry Buildings.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., December 1982, 46 p.
Keywords: Masonry; Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; Damage assessment; California; Dynamic structure analysis; Seismic risk; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; HistoryNeuss, C. F.; Maison, B. F.; Bouwkamp, J. G.
Study of Computer Modeling Formulation and Special Analytical Procedures for Earthquake Response of Multistory Buildings.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 1983, 455 p.
Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Dynamic loads; Static loads; California; Mathematical models; Structural design; Computer applications; Seattle (Washington); Earthquake engineering; SUPER-ETABS computer program; Buildings; Dynamic response; San Francisco (California); Washington (State); Los Angeles (California); Dynamic structural analysisWyner, A. J.; Mann, D. E.
Seismic Safety Policy in California: Local Governments and Earthquakes.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., February 1983, 381 p.
Keywords: Seismic safety; Decision making; California; Attitudes; Land use; Seismic risk; Earthquake engineering; Government policies; Local government; Building codes; EarthquakesPardoen, G. C.
Analytical and Experimental Investigation of Structural Response - The Imperial County Services Building.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 1983, 222 p.
Keywords: Damage assessment; Earthquake resistant structures; California; Imperial County (California); Seismic arrays; Structural design; Computer applications; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Dynamic response; Finite element analysis; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysisRubin, L. I.; Abdel-Ghaffar, A. M.; Scanlan, R. H.
Earthquake Response of Long-Span Suspension Bridges.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., May 1983, 576 p.
Identifying Number(s): R-83-SM-13
Keywords: Golden Gate Bridge; Tacoma Narrows Bridge; California; Mathematical models; Computer applications; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Vincent Thomas Bridge; Suspension bridges; Bridge foundations; Dynamic response; Soil dynamics; Random vibration; Soil structure interactions; Finite element analysis; Washington (State); Earthquakes; Forced vibrationAnderson, J. G.; Brune, J. N.
Special Studies Related to the Imperial Valley Earthquake of October 15, 1979.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., August 30, 1982, 252 p.
Keywords: California; Imperial Valley (California); Seismic waves; Data acquisition; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes; Geological faultsMultiple Hazard Mitigation: Report of a Workshop on Mitigation Strategies for Communities Prone to Multiple Natural Hazards, July 6-8, 1983, Snowmass, Colorado.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC., December 1983, 73 p.
Keywords: Planning; Emergency preparedness; California; Landslides; Meeting; Disasters; Floods; Tornadoes; Tsunamis; Storms; Management; Hawaii; Missouri; Communities; EarthquakesHuang, M.
Investigation of Local Geology Effects on Strong Earthquake Ground Motions.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., January 1984, 256 p.
Identifying Number(s): EERL-83-03
Keywords: Orientation; Geology; Depth; California; Sites; Seismic waves; Mathematical models; Secondary waves; Pasadena (California); Seismological stations; Primary waves; Stresses; Theses; Motion; Rocks; Earthquakes; Geological faultsPalm, R. I.
Real Estate Agents and Special Studies Zones Disclosure: The Response of California Home Buyers to Earthquake Hazards Information.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., cJanuary 1981, 163 p.
Identifying Number(s): IBS/TEAM-32
Keywords: ; California; Risk; Communicating; Real property; Disasters; Legislation; EarthquakesTierney, K. L.; Petak, W. J.; Hahn, H.
Disabled Persons and Earthquake Hazards.
National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., cJanuary 1988, 170 p.
Keywords: ; Emergency preparedness; Senior citizens; Emergency planning; Nursing homes; Disasters; Intermediate care facilities; Earthquake; Risk assessment; Literature surveys; Social effect; Hazards; Handicapped persons; Physically handicapped; Case studies; California; Earthquake damage; Fires; Buildings; Elderly persons; Losses; Disabled persons; Local planning