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  • Mengi, Y.; McNiven, H. D.
    A Mathematical Model of Masonry for Predicting its Linear Seismic Response Characteristics.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.; North Atlantic Treaty Organization., February 1979, 115 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-79/04
    Keywords: Masonry; Seismic waves; Mathematical models; Laminates; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Wave propagation; Composite materials; Earthquakes

  • Mohammadi, J.; Ang, A. H. S .
    A Method for the Analysis of Seismic Reliability of Lifeline Systems.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., February 1980, 117 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UILU-ENG-80-2004
    Keywords: Earthquake resistant structures; Transportation; Seismic waves; Water supply; Risk analysis; Seismic risk; Public utilities; Earthquake engineering; Communication equipment; Pipelines; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis

  • Freeman, B. E.
    A New Wind Energy Site Selection Methodology.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Applied Science and Research Applications., October 1975, 17 p.
    Identifying Number(s): SAI-75-662-LJ
    Keywords: Planning; Wind (Meteorology); Wind power; Site selection; Mathematical models; Data acquisition; Site surveys; SIGMET computer program; Wind power generation; Wind velocity

  • Liou, C. P.
    A Numerical Model for Liquefaction in Sand Deposits.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., April 1976, 221 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UMEE-76R3
    Keywords: Stress strain diagrams; Seismic waves; Shear stresses; Earth movements; Earthquake engineering; Secondary waves; Pore pressure; Liquefaction; Soil dynamics; Liquefaction (Soils); Sands; Earthquakes

  • Kelly, J. M.; Eidinger, J. M.; Derham, C. J.
    A Practical Soft Story Earthquake Isolation System.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., November 1977, 150 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-77/27
    Keywords: Energy absorption; Earthquake resistant structures; Damping; Earth movements; Dynamic response; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes; Bearings; Rubber; Dynamic structural analysis

  • A-Grivas, D.; Howland, J.; Tolcser, P.
    A Probabilistic Model for Seismic Slope Stability Analysis.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., June 1979, 95 p.
    Identifying Number(s): CE-78-5
    Keywords: Probability theory; Probability density functions; Mathematical models; Seismic risk; Earthquake engineering; Earthwork; Soil properties; Random variables; Slopes; Earthquakes

  • A Program of Studies on the Socioeconomic Effects of Earthquake Predictions.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., January 1978, 176 p.
    Identifying Number(s): IJBN-0-309-02789-6
    Keywords: Economic factors; Predictions; Businesses; Sociology; State of the art; Regions; Research; Social effect; Economic impact; Socioeconomic impacts; Reviews; Government policies; Economic analysis; Warning systems; Earthquakes

  • 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

  • Der Kiureghian, A.
    A Response Spectrum Method for Random Vibrations.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., June 1980, 49 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCB/EERC-80/15
    Keywords: Structures; Earthquake resistant structures; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Random vibration; Excitation

  • Ackroyd, M. H.; Whitman, R. V.
    A Review of Recent Mathematical Models Made on Actual Buildings and the Accuracy of the Predicted Periods, Optimum Seismic Protection for New Building Construction in Eastern Metropolitan Areas.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., May 1973, 49 p.
    Identifying Number(s): INTERNAL STUDY-33
    Keywords: Steel construction; Earthquake resistant structures; Framed structures; Seismic waves; Vibration; Mathematical models; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Ground motion; Concrete structures