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  • Strong-Motion Engineering Seismology: The Key to Understanding and Reducing the Damaging Effects of Earthquakes.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., January 1973, 27 p.
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Strong motion seismology; Earth movements; Earthquake engineering; Seismological stations; Site surveys; Seismographs; Earthquakes

  • Derecho, A. T.; Iqbal, M.; Ghosh, S. K.; Fintel, M.; Corley, W. G.
    Structural Walls in Earthquake-Resistant Buildings. Dynamic Analysis of Isolated Structural Walls - Representative Loading History.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., August 1978, 139 p.
    Identifying Number(s): PCA-SER-1589
    Keywords: Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic waves; Earth movements; Walls; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Design criteria; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Fiorato, A. E.; Oesterle, R. G.
    Importance of Reinforcement Details in Earthquake-Resistant Structural Walls.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., July 1977, 28 p.
    Keywords: Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; Reinforcing materials; Reinforced concrete; Walls; Structural design; Earthquake engineering; Stress analysis; Loads (Forces); Concrete construction

  • Barnes, S. B.; Johnson, A. W.; Pinkham, C. W.
    Methodology for Mitigation of Seismic Hazards in Existing Unreinforced Masonry Buildings, Phase 1.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., March 31, 1978, 69 p.
    Keywords: Masonry; Earthquake resistant structures; Retrofitting; Costs; Seismic risk; Construction materials; Walls; Structural design; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Hazards; Design criteria

  • Adham, S. A.; Ewing, R. D.
    Methodology for Mitigation of Seismic Hazards in Existing Unreinforced Masonry Buildings, Phase 1.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., March 1978, 93 p.
    Identifying Number(s): R-7815-4610
    Keywords: Masonry; Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; Reinforcing materials; Masonry walls; Seismic waves; Mathematical models; Earth movements; Walls; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Healey, T. J.; Sozen, M. A.
    Experimental Study of the Dynamic Response of a Ten-Story Reinforced Concrete Frame with a Tall First Story.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., August 1978, 128 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['STRUCTURAL RESEARCH SER-450', 'UILU-ENG-78-2012']
    Keywords: Cracking (Fracturing); Stress strain diagrams; Earthquake resistant structures; Reinforced concrete; Seismic waves; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Derecho, A. T.; Fugelso, L. E.; Fintel, M.
    Structural Walls in Earthquake-Resistant Buildings. Dynamic Analysis of Isolated Structural Walls. Input Motions.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., December 1977, 59 p.
    Identifying Number(s): PCA-R/D-SER-1586
    Keywords: Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; Seismic waves; Earth movements; Walls; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Design criteria; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Schiff, A. J.
    Seismic Safety of Electric Power Equipment.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., June 1977, 29 p.
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Methodology; Electric equipment; Electric utilities; Electric power plants; Power systems; Earthquake engineering; Reliability; Backup systems; Tests; Electric power transmission

  • A Rational Approach to Damage Mitigation in Existing Structures Exposed to Earthquakes.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., May 1978, 95 p.
    Keywords: Seismic design; Masonry construction; Earthquake resistant structures; Predictions; Damage assessment; DAMSTAT computer program; Seismic risk; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Hazards; Computer programs; Decision making; Fortran; Renovating

  • Ma, S. Y. M.; Popov, E. P.; Bertero, V. V.
    Cyclic Shear Behavior of R/C Plastic Hinges.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., March 31, 1976, 13 p.
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Reinforced concrete; Seismic waves; Construction joints; Shear properties; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Cyclic loads; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis