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Hybrid Simulation of the Seismic Response of a Steel Moment Frame Building Structure through Collapse
M. Del Carpio Ramos, G. Mosqueda and D.G. Lignos; MCEER-14-0003; 10/30/2014; 376 pages;
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Simplified Seismic Collapse Capacity-Based Evaluation and Design of Frame Buildings with and without
Supplemental Damping Systems
N. Attary, M.D. Symans, S. Nagarajaiah, A.M. Reinhorn, M.C. Constantinou, A.A. Sarlis, D.T.R. Pasala
and D.P. Taylor; MCEER-13-0013; 9/3/2014; 254 pages;
Shake Table Testing of Triple Friction Pendulum Isolators under Extreme Conditions
A.A. Sarlis, M.C. Constantinou and A.M. Reinhorn; MCEER-13-0011; 7/2/2013; 450 pages;
Model of Triple Friction Pendulum Bearing for General Geometric and Frictional Parameters and for Uplift
Conditions
G.C. Lee, S.B. Mohan, C. Huang and B.N. Fard; MCEER-13-0008; 6/15/2013; 148 pages; The
spreadsheet containing the bridge damage and collapse data can be downloaded from here.
Emilia Earthquake of May 20, 2012 in Northern Italy: Rebuilding a Community Resilient to Multiple Hazards
G.P. Cimellaro, M. Chiriatti, A.M. Reinhorn and L. Tirca; MCEER-13-0006; 6/30/2013; 246 pages;
A.A. Sarlis, D.T.R. Pasala, M.C. Constantinou, A.M. Reinhorn, S. Nagarajaiah and D.P. Taylor; MCEER13-0005; 6/12/2013; 238 pages; To learn more about the NEESR Adaptive Structures Project, click
here.
Seismic Response Control of Structures Using a Novel Adaptive Passive Negative Stiffness Device
D.T.R. Pasala, A.A. Sarlis, S. Nagarajaiah, A.M. Reinhorn, M.C. Constantinou and D.P. Taylor; MCEER13-0004; 6/10/2013; 172 pages; To learn more about the NEESR Adaptive Structures Project, click
here.
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D.B. Hess with B.W. Conley and C.M. Farrell; MCEER-13-0002; 2/8/2013; 184 pages; View the Executive
Summary here.
Y. Tian, A. Filiatrault and G. Mosqueda; MCEER-13-0001; 4/8/2013; 404 pages; To learn more about the
NEESNonstructural Project, click here.
J.D. Wieser, G. Pekcan, A.E. Zahgi, A.M. Itani and E.M. Maragakis; MCEER-12-0008; 10/5/2012; 266
pages; To learn more about the NEESNonstructural Project, click here.
A Numerical Model for Capturing the In-Plane Seismic Response of Interior Metal Stud Partition Walls
R.L. Wood and T.C. Hutchinson; MCEER-12-0007; 9/12/2012; 182 pages; To learn more about the
NEESNonstructural Project, click here.
C.H. Lee and M.D. Grigoriu; MCEER-12-0006; 9/12/2012; 78 pages; To learn more about the
NEESNonstructural Project, click here.
D. Basu, A.S. Whittaker and M.C. Constantinou; MCEER-12-0005; 6/15/2012; 378 pages; The Matlab
codes for AGM, SDM and SSP can be downloaded from here.
Integrated Design Methodology for Isolated Floor Systems in Single-Degree-of-Freedom Structural Fuse
Systems
M. Koliou, A. Filiatrault, A.M. Reinhorn and N. Oliveto; MCEER-12-0002; 6/1/2012; 230 pages; To learn
more about MCEER's electrical utility consortium, click here.
G.C. Lee, Z. Liang, J.J. Shen and J.S. O'Connor; MCEER-11-0007; 10/14/2011; 152 pages; To learn more about
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MCEER's research on multiple hazard design for highway bridges, click here.
Modeling and Seismic Performance Evaluation of High Voltage Transformers and Bushings
A.M. Reinhorn, K. Oikonomou, H. Roh, A. Schiff and L. Kempner, Jr.; MCEER-11-0006; 10/3/2011; 238
pages; To learn more about MCEER's electrical utility consortium, click here.
LRFD-Based Analysis and Design Procedures for Bridge Bearings and Seismic Isolators
M.C. Constantinou, I. Kalpakidis, A. Filiatrault and R.A. Ecker Lay; MCEER-11-0004; 9/26/2011; 270
pages;
Edited by A. Reinhorn; MCEER-11-0003; 9/19/2011; 160 pages; To learn more about MCEER's electrical
utility consortium, click here.
M. Anagnostopoulou, A. Filiatrault and A. Aref; MCEER-11-0002; 9/15/2011; 202 pages; To learn more
about the accelerated bridge construction project, click here.
Numerical and Experimental Investigations of the Seismic Response of Light-Frame Wood Structures
I. Christovasilis and A. Filiatrault; MCEER-11-0001; 8/8/2011; 330 pages; To learn more about the
NEESWood Project, click here.
L'Aquila Earthquake of April 6, 2009 in Italy: Rebuilding a Resilient City to Multiple Hazard
G.P. Cimellaro, I.P. Christovasilis, A.M. Reinhorn, A. DeStefano and T. Kirova; MCEER-10-0010;
12/29/2010; 286 pages; To learn more about MCEER's reconnaissance activities following the L'Aquila
earthquake, click here.
Modeling the Effects of Detonations of High Explosives to Inform Blast Resistant Design
S. Pei, J. van de Lindt, S.E.Pryor, H. Shimizu, H. Isoda and D. Rammer; MCEER-10-0008; 11/30/2010;
150 pages; To learn more about the NEESWood Project, click here.
Impact of Horizontal Boundary Elements Design on Seismic Behavior of Steel Plate Shear Walls
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A Framework for Defining and Measuring Resilience at the Community Scale: The PEOPLES Resilience
Framework
C.S. Renschler, A.E. Frazier, L.A. Arendt, G.P. Cimellaro, A.M. Reinhorn and M. Bruneau; MCEER10-0006; 10/8/2010; 106 pages; To learn more about MCEER's Resilience Project, click here.
Modeling and Seismic Evaluation of Nonstructural Components: Testing Frame for Experimental Evaluation
of Suspended Ceiling Systems
A.M. Reinhorn, K.P. Ryu and G. Maddaloni; MCEER-10-0004; 6/30/2010; 182 pages; To learn more about
the NEESNonstructural Project, click here.
J.K. Shinde and M.D. Symans; MCEER-10-0003; 6/18/2010; 224 pages; To learn more about the
NEESWood Project, click here.
Simplified Direct Displacement Design of Six-Story NEESWood Capstone Building and Pre-Test Seismic
Performance Assessment
W. Pang, D. Rosowsky, J. van de Lindt and S. Pei; MCEER-10-0002; 5/28/2010; 184 pages; To learn more
about the NEESWood Project, click here.
Direct Displacement Procedure for Performance-Based Seismic Design of Multistory Woodframe Structures
W. Pang and D. Rosowsky; MCEER-10-0001; 4/26/2010; 88 pages; To learn more about the NEESWood
Project, click here.
G.P. Cimellaro, C. Fumo, A.M. Reinhorn and M. Bruneau; MCEER-09-0009; 9/14/2009; 212 pages;
Assessment of Base-Isolated Nuclear Structures for Design and Beyond-Design Basis Earthquake Shaking
Y.N. Huang, A.S. Whittaker, R.P. Kennedy and R.L. Mayes; MCEER-09-0008; 8/20/2009; 152 pages;
Enhancements to Hospital Resiliency: Improving Emergency Planning for and Response to Hurricanes
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IDARC2D Version 7.0: A Program for the Inelastic Damage Analysis of Structures
A.M. Reinhorn, H. Roh, M. Sivaselvan, S.K. Kunnath, R.E. Valles, A. Madan, C. Li, R. Lobo and Y.J. Park;
MCEER-09-0006; 7/12/2009; 406 pages; To learn more about IDARC and the Users Group, click here.
Seismic Testing of a Full-Scale Two-Story Light-Frame Wood Building: NEESWood Benchmark Test
I.P. Christovasilis, A. Filiatrault and A. Wanitkorkul; MCEER-09-0005; 7/22/2009; 216 pages; To learn
more about the NEESWood Project, click here.
G. Ballantyne, A.S. Whittaker, A. Aref and G. Dargush; MCEER-09-0002; 2/12/2009; 120 pages;
Modal Analysis of Arbitrarily Damped Three-Dimensional Linear Structures Subjected to Seismic Excitations
Y.L. Chu, J. Song and G.C. Lee; MCEER-09-0001; 1/31/2009; 228 pages;
Design of Highway Bridges Against Extreme Hazard Events: Issues, Principles and Approaches
Edited by G.C. Lee, M. Tong and W. Phillip Yen; MCEER-08-SP06; 6/30/2008; 110 pages; A summary of
this report is provided.
Damage to Engineered Bridges from Wind, Storm Surge and Debris in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina
J.S. O'Connor and P.E. McAnany; MCEER-08-SP05; 11/16/2008; 154 pages; This report can be
downloaded in PDF format from here.
Part 1: I.G. Buckle, I. Friedland, J. Mander, G. Martin, R. Nutt, M. Power; Part 2: M. Power, K. Fishman,
F. Makdisi, S. Musser, R. Richards, T.L. Youd; MCEER-08-SP02; 4/14/2008; 0 pages; A summary of this
report is provided.
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Development of a Steel Plate Shear Wall Bridge Pier System Conceived from a Multi-Hazard Perspective
Experimental and Analytical Investigation of Blast Performance of Seismically Resistant Bridge Piers
New Experimental Capabilities and Loading Protocols for Seismic Qualification and Fragility Assessment of
Nonstructural Systems
R. Retamales, G. Mosqueda, A. Filiatrault and A.M. Reinhorn; MCEER-08-0026; 11/24/2008; 350 pages;
Building Inventory Compilaton for Disaster Management: Applicaton of Remote Sensing and Statistical
Modeling
P. Sarabandi, A.S. Kiremidjian, R.T. Eguchi and B.J. Adams; MCEER-08-0025; 11/20/2008; 128 pages;
Remote Sensing for Resilient Multi-Hazard Disaster Response, Volume V: Integration of Remote Sensing
Imagery and VIEWS Field Data for Post-Hurricane Charley Building Damage Assessment
J.R. Womble, K. Mehta and B.J. Adams; MCEER-08-0024; 11/17/2008; 102 pages;
Remote Sensing for Resilient Multi-Hazard Disaster Response, Volume IV: A Study of Multi-Temporal and
Multi-Resolution SAR Imagery for Post-Katrina Flood Monitoring in New Orleans
A. McMillan, J.G. Morley, B.J. Adams and S. Chesworth; MCEER-08-0023; 11/17/2008; 96 pages;
Remote Sensing for Resilient Multi-Hazard Disaster Response, Volume III: Multi-Sensor Image Fusion
Techniques for Robust Neighborhood-Scale Urban Damage Assessment
Remote Sensing for Resilient Multi-Hazard Disaster Response, Volume II:Counting the Number of Collapsed
Buildings Using an Object-Oriented Analysis: Case Study of the 2003 Bam Earthquake
Remote Sensing for Resilient Multi-Hazard Disaster Response, Volume I: Introduction to Damage Assessment
Methodologies
Performance Assessment of Conventional and Base-Isolated Nuclear Power Plants for Earthquake and Blast
Loadings
Y.N. Huang, A.S. Whittaker and N. Luco; MCEER-08-0019; 10/28/2008; 396 pages;
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Development, Implementation and Verification of Dynamic Analysis Models for Multi-Spherical Sliding
Bearings
Structural and Nonstructural Earthquake Design: The Challenge of Integrating Specialty Areas in Designing
Complex Critical Facilities
Development and Appraisal of a Numerical Cyclic Loading Protocol for Quantifying Building System
Performance
Seismic Behavior and Design of Boundary Frame Members of Steel Plate Shear Walls
S. Ersoy, B. Feizi, A. Ashrafi and M. Ala Saadeghvaziri; MCEER-08-0011; 3/17/2008; 282 pages;
Experimental Investigation of Full-Scale Two-Story Steel Plate Shear Walls with Reduced Beam Section
Connections
B. Qu, M. Bruneau, C-H. Lin and K-C. Tsai; MCEER-08-0010; 3/17/2008; 192 pages;
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J. Song, Y.L. Chu, Z. Liang and G.C. Lee; MCEER-08-0005; 3/4/2008; 226 pages;
Linking Lifeline Infrastructure Performance and Community Disaster Resilience: Models and MultiStakeholder Processes
S.E. Chang, C. Pasion, K. Tatebe and R. Ahmad; MCEER-08-0004; 3/3/2008; 154 pages;
Analytical and Experimental Investigation of a Controlled Rocking Approach for Seismic Protection of
Bridge Steel Truss Piers
Seismic Performance of Steel Girder Bridge Superstructures with Ductile End Cross Frames and Seismic
Isolators
L.P. Carden, A.M. Itani and I.G. Buckle; MCEER-08-0002; 1/7/2008; 278 pages;
Seismic Performance of Steel Girder Bridge Superstructures with Conventional Cross Frames
L.P. Carden, A.M. Itani and I.G. Buckle; MCEER-08-0001; 1/7/2008; 264 pages;
Edited by S. Tangalos and M. Zuppa; MCEER-07-SP04; 11/1/2007; 0 pages; For more information about
the 2007 REU program, visit the Education section of our website.
Damage to Engineered Buildings and Lifelines from Wind, Storm Surge and Debris following Hurricane
Katrina
G. Mosqueda and K.A. Porter; MCEER-07-SP03; 8/13/2007; 60 pages; This report can be downloaded in
PDF format from here.
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Public Health and Environmental Infrastructure Implications of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
J.N. Jensen and P. Ram; MCEER-07-SP02; 5/17/2007; 40 pages; This report can be downloaded in PDF
format from here.
M. Shinozuka, S. Banerjee and S-H. Kim; MCEER-07-0023; 12/14/2007; 192 pages; A summary of this
report is provided.
Damage to the Highway System from the Pisco, Peru Earthquake of August 15, 2007
J.S. O'Connor, L. Mesa and M. Nykamp; MCEER-07-0021; 12/10/2007; 100 pages; This report can be
downloaded in PDF format from here.
Centrifuge Modeling of Permeability and Pinning Reinforcement Effects on Pile Response to Lateral
Spreading
Principles and Performance of Roller Seismic Isolation Bearings for Highway Bridges
G.C. Lee, Y.C. Ou, Z. Liang, T.C. Niu and J.W. Song; MCEER-07-0019; 12/10/2007; 182 pages;
Bridge Foundations: Modeling Large Pile Groups and Caissons for Seismic Design
I. Po Lam, H. Law and G.R. Martin (Coordinating Author); MCEER-07-0018; 12/1/2007; 144 pages; A
summary of this report is provided.
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A Simulation Model of Urban Disaster Recovery and Resilience: Implementation for the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake
E.R. Goodwin, E.M. Maragakis and A.M. Itani; MCEER-07-0013; 9/4/2007; 200 pages;
M.C. Constantinou, A.S. Whittaker, Y.Kalpakidis, D.M. Fenz and G.P. Warn; MCEER-07-0012; 8/27/2007;
468 pages;
Edited by G.C. Lee and X.Z. Qi; MCEER-07-0010; 6/8/2007; 0 pages; A workshop summary is provided.
Experimental and Analytical Study of the XY-Friction Pendulum (XY-FP) Bearing for Bridge Applications
C.C. Marin-Artieda, A.S. Whittaker and M.C. Constantinou; MCEER-07-0009; 6/7/2007; 280 pages;
A.A. Shama, J.B. Mander, I.M. Friedland and D.R. Allicock; MCEER-07-0008; 6/7/2007; 194 pages;
Experimental Investigation of Blast Performance of Seismically Resistant Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Bridge
Piers
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L.A. Arendt, D.J. Alesch and W.J. Petak; MCEER-07-0002; 4/9/2007; 94 pages;
Seismic Retrofitting Manual for Highway Structures: Part 2 - Retaining Structures, Slopes, Tunnels, Culverts
and Roadways
M. Power (Lead Author), K. Fishman, F. Makdisi, S. Musser, R. Richards and T.L. Youd; MCEER-06-SP11;
12/1/2006; 370 pages; A summary of this report is provided.
I.G. Buckle (Lead Author), I. Friedland, J. Mander, G. Martin, R. Nutt and M. Power; MCEER-06-SP10;
12/1/2006; 656 pages; A summary of this report is provided.
MCEER; MCEER-06-SP09; 9/18/2006; 0 pages; A summary of the proceedings can be viewed here .
Additional information regarding the workshop can be viewed here.
REDARS 2 Methodology and Software for Seismic Risk Analysis of Highway Systems
S.D. Werner, C.E. Taylor, S. Cho, J.P. Lavoie, C.K. Huyck, C. Eitzel, H. Chung and R.T. Eguchi; MCEER06-SP08; 8/31/2006; 144 pages; A summary of this report is provided.
I.G. Buckle, M. Constantinou, M. Dicleli and H. Ghasemi; MCEER-06-SP07; 8/21/2006; 190 pages; A
summary of this report is provided.
T. Ho, R. Donikian, T. Ingham, C. Seim and A. Pan; MCEER-06-SP05; 8/1/2006; 188 pages; A summary of
this report is provided.
Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Seismic Design and Retrofit of Transportation Facilities
Edited by K.C. Chang, K. Kawashima and I.G. Buckle; MCEER-06-SP03; 4/3/2006; 0 pages; A workshop
summary is provided.
Advanced Damage Detection for Hurricane Katrina: Integrating Remote Sensing Images and VIEWS Field
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Reconnaissance
J. Arn Womble, S. Ghosh, B.J. Adams and C.J. Friedland; MCEER-06-SP02; 3/1/2006; 150 pages; This
report can be downloaded in PDF format from here.
Hospital Decision Making in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina: The Case of New Orleans
L.A. Arendt and D.B. Hess; MCEER-06-SP01; 1/6/2006; 84 pages; This report can be downloaded in PDF
format from here.
Hazard Mitigation Strategy and Monitoring Technologies for Urban and Infrastructure Public Buildings:
Proceedings of the China-US Workshops
Edited by X. Zhou, A. Zhang, G.C. Lee and M. Tong; MCEER-06-0016; 12/12/2006; 0 pages; A workshop
summary is provided.
User Manual and Technical Documentation for the REDARS Import Wizard
S. Cho, S. Ghosh, C.K. Huyck and S.D. Werner; MCEER-06-0015; 11/30/2006; 136 pages;
Edited by W.P. Yen, J. Shen, J-Y. Chen and M. Wang; MCEER-06-0014; 11/15/2006; 0 pages; A workshop
summary is provided.
Proceedings of the Fourth PRC-US Workshop on Seismic Analysis and Design of Special Bridges: Advancing
Bridge Technologies in Research, Design, Construction and Preservation
Edited by L.C. Fan, G.C. Lee and L. Zhang; MCEER-06-0012; 10/12/2006; 404 pages; A workshop
summary is provided.
A Study of the Coupled Horizontal-Vertical Behavior of Elastomeric and Lead-Rubber Seismic Isolation
Bearings
Conceptual Design and Experimental Investigation of Polymer Matrix Composite Infill Panels for Seismic
Retrofitting
Liquefaction Remediation in Silty Soils Using Dynamic Compaction and Stone Columns
S. Thevanayagam, G.R. Martin, R. Nashed, T. Shenthan, T. Kanagalingam and N. Ecemis; MCEER06-0009; 8/28/2006; 114 pages; A summary of this report is provided.
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Review of Current NDE Technologies for Post-earthquake Assessment of Retrofitted Bridge Columns
J.W. Song, Z. Liang and G.C. Lee; MCEER-06-0008; 8/21/2006; 108 pages; A summary of this report is
provided.
S. Cho, C.K. Huyck, S. Ghosh and R.T. Eguchi; MCEER-06-0007; 8/4/2006; 150 pages; A summary of this
report is provided.
Further Development of Tubular Eccentrically Braced Frame Links for the Seismic Retrofit of Braced Steel
Truss Bridge Piers
P. Dusicka, A.M. Itani and I.G. Buckle; MCEER-06-0003; 3/15/2006; 254 pages;
G.P. Cimellaro, A.M. Reinhorn, M. Bruneau and A. Rutenberg; MCEER-06-0002; 3/1/2006; 162 pages;
H. Badillo-Almaraz, A.S. Whittaker, A.M. Reinhorn and G.P. Cimellaro; MCEER-06-0001; 2/4/2006; 252
pages;
Proceedings of the International Workshop Series on Remote Sensing: A Compilation of Materials from
Workshops held in 2003 (California), 2004 (California) and 2005 (Japan)
Edited by Beverley Adams; MCEER-05-SP03; 12/1/2005; 0 pages; Papers and presentations from the
first three workshops on remote sensing can be downloaded from here.
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Steel Plate Shear Walls for Seismic Design and Retrofit of Building Structures
3D-BASIS-ME-MB: Computer Program for Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Seismically Isolated Structures
P.C. Tsopelas, P.C. Roussis, M.C. Constantinou, R. Buchanan and A.M. Reinhorn; MCEER-05-0009;
10/3/2005; 210 pages;
Experimental and Analytical Studies of Base Isolation Systems for Seismic Protection of Power Transformers
N. Murota, M.Q. Feng and Y-L. Gee; MCEER-05-0008; 9/30/2005; 244 pages;
Development of Seismic Strengthening and Retrofit Strategies for Critical Facilities Using Engineered
Cementitious Composite Materials
Seismic Safety in California Hospitals: Assessing an Attempt to Accelerate the Replacement or Seismic
Retrofit of Older Hospital Facilities
D.J. Alesch, L.A. Arendt and W.J. Petak; MCEER-05-0006; 6/6/2005; 104 pages;
Simulation of Strong Ground Motions for Seismic Fragility Evaluation of Nonstructural Components in
Hospitals
Approaches for the Seismic Retrofit of Braced Steel Bridge Piers and Proof-of-Concept Testing of an
Eccentrically Braced Frame with Tubular Link
Proceedings of the Third PRC-US Workshop on Seismic Analysis and Design of Special Bridges
Edited by Lichu Fan and George C. Lee; MCEER-05-0003; 4/20/2005; 268 pages; A workshop summary is
provided.
A Versatile Experimentation Model for Study of Structures Near Collapse Applied to Seismic Evaluation of
Irregular Structures
Experimental and Analytical Studies of Structures Seismically Isolated with an Uplift-Restraint Isolation
System
P.C. Roussis and M.C. Constantinou; MCEER-05-0001; 1/10/2005; 160 pages; The appendices from this
report can be downloaded from here. These include pushover analysis, experimental results, and
various comparisons of analytical and experimental results.
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Seismic Retrofit of Bridge Steel Truss Piers Using a Controlled Rocking Approach
M. Lew, T.D. O'Rourke, R. Dobry and M.M. Koch; MCEER-04-0009; 9/15/2004; 142 pages;
Evaluation of Accuracy of Simplified Methods of Analysis and Design of Buildings with Damping Systems for
Near-Fault and for Soft-Soil Seismic Motions
Proceedings of the Second PRC-US Workshop on Seismic Analysis and Design of Special Bridges
Edited by George C. Lee and Lichu Fan; MCEER-04-0006; 6/25/2004; 342 pages; A workshop summary is
provided.
Methodologies for Post-Earthquake Building Damage Detection Using SAR and Optical Remote Sensing:
Application to the August 17, 1999 Marmara, Turkey Earthquake
C.K. Huyck, B.J. Adams, S. Cho, R.T. Eguchi, B. Mansouri and B. Houshmand; MCEER-04-0004;
6/15/2004; 184 pages;
Cyclic Testing of Braces Laterally Restrained by Steel Studs to Enhance Performance During Earthquakes
O.C. Celik, J.W. Berman and M. Bruneau; MCEER-04-0003; 3/16/2004; 250 pages;
Experimental Study of Seismic Isolation Systems with Emphasis on Secondary System Response and
Verification of Accuracy of Dynamic Response History Analysis Methods
E.D. Wolff, M.C. Constantinou; MCEER-04-0001; 1/16/2004; 158 pages; The experimental results,
sample input files, and analytical vs. experimental response from SAP2000 and 3D-BASIS-ME can be
downloaded from here.
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Design Examples
ATC/MCEER Joint Venture; MCEER-03-SP09; 12/31/2003; 320 pages; To order this report, contact the
Applied Technology Council (ATC).
ATC/MCEER Joint Venture; MCEER-03-SP08; 12/31/2003; 208 pages; To order this report, contact the
Applied Technology Council (ATC).
Engineering and Organizational Issues Related to the World Trade Center Terrorist Attack: From the World
Trade Center Tragedy to Development of Disaster Engineering for Landmark Buildings: An Extension of the
Performance-based Earthquake Engineering Approach
G.C. Lee, V. Rzhevsky, M. Tong and S. Chen; MCEER-03-SP04; 9/1/2003; 102 pages; Information about
MCEER's research efforts on the WTC disaster are described here.
MCEER/ATC Joint Venture, NCHRP 12-49 Project Team; MCEER-03-SP03; 12/30/2003; 498 pages; To
order this report, contact the Applied Technology Council (ATC).
Proceedings of the First PRC-US Workshop on Seismic Analysis and Design of Special Bridges
Edited by Lichu Fan and George C. Lee; MCEER-03-0004; 7/15/2003; 288 pages; A workshop summary is
provided.
Proceedings of the Eighth U.S.-Japan Workshop on Earthquake Resistant Design of Lifeline Facilities and
Countermeasures Against Liquefaction
Edited by Masanori Hamada, Thomas D. O'Rourke and Jean-Pierre Bardet; MCEER-03-0003; 6/30/2003;
680 pages; A workshop summary is provided.
M. Shinozuka, M.Q. Feng, H. Kim, T. Uzawa and T. Ueda; MCEER-03-0002; 6/16/2003; 192 pages;
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Experimental Investigation of Light-Gauge Steel Plate Shear Walls for the Seismic Retrofit of Buildings
Proceedings of the Workshop on Lessons from the World Trade Center Terrorist Attack
Edited by Michel Bruneau; MCEER-02-SP08; 10/18/2002; 172 pages; A summary of this report can be
viewed here. Information about MCEER's research efforts on the WTC disaster are described here.
Engineering and Organizational Issues Related to the World Trade Center Terrorist Attack: Emergency
Response in the Wake of the World Trade Center Attack: The Remote Sensing Perspective
C.K. Huyck and B.J. Adams; MCEER-02-SP05; 7/30/2002; 56 pages; Information about MCEER's research
efforts on the WTC disaster are described here.
Proceedings of the Third National Seismic Conference and Workshop on Bridges and Highways: Advances in
Engineering and Technology for the Seismic Safety of Bridges in the New Millennium
Edited by R. Nimis and M. Bruneau; MCEER-02-SP04; 3/11/2002; 624 pages; A summary of this report
can be viewed here . Additional information regarding the workshop can be viewed here.
Engineering and Organizational Issues Related to the World Trade Center Terrorist Attack: Reconnaissance
and Preliminary Assessment of a Damaged Building Near Ground Zero
Engineering and Organizational Issues Related to the World Trade Center Terrorist Attack: Overview of
Damage to Buildings Near Ground Zero
Bare Earth Algorithms for Use with SAR and LIDAR Digital Elevation Models
M.P. Singh, Rildova and L.E. Suarez; MCEER-02-0002; 5/27/2002; 216 pages;
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Experimental Investigation and Retrofit of Steel Pile Foundations and Pile Bents Under
Cyclic Lateral Loadings
A.A. Shama, J.B. Mander, B.B. Blabac and S.S. Chen; MCEER-01-0006; 12/31/2001; 262
pages;
C.E. Taylor, S.E. Chang and R.T. Eguchi; MCEER-01-0005; 12/17/2001; 66 pages;
Edited by M. Bruneau and D.J. Inman; MCEER-01-0002; 7/23/2001; 338 pages; Presentation materials
and a workshop summary is provided.
D. Vian and M. Bruneau; MCEER-01-0001; 6/25/2001; 360 pages; Additional information, including a
photo gallery, data files, videos from tests, and a screen-viewable PDF file of the report are available
from here.
D. Tralli; MCEER-00-SP02; 12/31/2000; 97 pages; This CD-ROM describes the current state of advanced
airborne and spaceborne remote sensing and ground-based technologies applicable to earthquake
hazard mitigation. This 80-plus page report contains many links to Internet sites, numerous references
to additional resources on the topic, two LiDAR fly-throughs and recommendations for future research.
The CD requires Acrobat Reader 4.0 to view. More information about the report can be viewed here.
S.D. Werner, C.E. Taylor, J.E. Moore III, J.S. Walton, S. Cho; MCEER-00-0014; 12/31/2000; 286 pages;
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A.G. Vlassis, E.M. Maragakis and M. Saiid Saiidi; MCEER-00-0012; 12/30/2000; 160 pages;
C-Y. Chang, C-M. Mok, Z-L. Wang, R. Settgast, F. Waggoner, M.A. Ketchum, H.M. Gonnermann, C-C.
Chin; MCEER-00-0011; 12/30/2000; 108 pages;
Development and Evaluation of Simplified Procedures for Analysis and Design of Buildings with Passive
Energy Dissipation Systems - Revision 01
Proceedings of the First MCEER Workshop on Mitigation of Earthquake Disaster by Advanced Technologies
(MEDAT-1)
Edited by M. Shinozuka, D.J. Inman and T.D. O'Rourke; MCEER-00-0009; 11/10/2000; 270 pages; A
workshop summary is provided.
Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Pier Walls in the Weak Direction
Seismic Retrofit of End-Sway Frames of Steel Deck-Truss Bridges with a Supplemental Tendon System:
Experimental and Analyical Investigation
Edited by G.C.Lee, C.H.Loh; Contributors: M. Bruneau, I.G. Buckle, S. Chang, P. Flores, T. O'Rourke, M.
Shinozuka, T. Soong, and others from NCREE; MCEER-00-0003; 4/30/2000; 176 pages; A summary of this
report can be viewed here. Additional web-based materials can be viewed here.
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Design and Retrofit Methodology for Building Structures with Supplemental Energy Dissipating Systems
G.C.Lee, Z.Liang, J.W.Song, J.D.Shen and W.C. Liu; MCEER-99-0020; 12/1/1999; 144 pages;
Proceedings of the Seventh U.S.-Japan Workshop on Earthquake Resistant Design of Lifeline Facilities and
Countermeasures Against Soil Liquefaction
Edited by T.D. O'Rourke, J.P. Bardet and M. Hamada; MCEER-99-0019; 11/11/1999; 674 pages; A
workshop summary is provided.
Proceedings of the MCEER Workshop on Ground Motion Methodologies for the Eastern United States
Edited by N.Abrahamson, A. Becker; MCEER-99-0016; 8/11/1999; 113 pages; The results of the scenario
modeling exercises provided by eight of the workshop participants can be downloaded from here. A
workshop summary is also provided.
Guide to Remedial Measures for Liqufaction Mitigation at Existing Highway Bridge Sites
A. Kao, T.T. Soong and A. Vender; MCEER-99-0014; 7/23/1999; 72 pages; The nonstructural components
database (as of September 1999) in WinZip Access format can be downloaded from here.
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Impact Assessment of Selected MCEER Highway Project Research on the Seismic Design of Highway
Structures
C. Rojahn, R. Mayes, D. Anderson, J. Clark, D'Appolonia Engineering, S. Gloyd and R. Nutt; MCEER99-0009; 4/14/1999; 170 pages;
Seismic Reliability Assessment of Critical Facilities: A Handbook, Supporting Documentation, and Model
Code Provisions
G.S. Johnson, R.E. Sheppard, M.D. Quilici, S.J. Eder and C.R. Scawthorn; MCEER-99-0008; 4/12/1999;
392 pages;
M.R. Button, C.J. Cronin and R.L. Mayes; MCEER-99-0007; 4/10/1999; 186 pages; Response ratios,
mode shapes and the input files for the programs used can be downloaded from here.
Experimental Investigation and Computational Modeling of Seismic Response of a 1:4 Scale Model Steel
Structure with a Load Balancing Supplemental Damping System
Experimental Study of Bridge Elastomeric and Other Isolation and Energy Dissipation Systems with
Emphasis on Uplift Prevention and High Velocity Near-Source Seismic Excitation
A. Kasalanati and M.C. Constantinou; MCEER-99-0004; 2/26/1999; 238 pages; The experimental results
from each of the systems tested can be downloaded from here.
Experimental Study on the Seismic Design and Retrofit of Bridge Columns Including Axial Load Effects
Response History Analysis of Structures with Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipation Systems: Verification
Examples for Program SAP2000
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J. Scheller, M.C. Constantinou; MCEER-99-0002; 2/22/1999; 128 pages; The input files for the programs
used, the history of the seismic excitation and the experimental results can be downloaded from here.
Appropriate Seismic Reliability for Critical Equipment Systems - Recommendations Based on Regional
Analysis of Financial and Life Loss
Design Procedures for Hinge Restrainers and Hinge Seat Width for Multiple-frame Bridges
Experimental Investigation of the Dynamic Response of Two Bridges Before and After Retrofitting with
Elastomeric Bearings
IDARC Bridge: A Computational Platform for Seismic Damage Assessment of Bridge Structures
A.M. Reinhorn, V. Simeonov, G. Mylonakis and Y. Reichman; MCEER-98-0011; 10/2/1998; 314 pages;
Before acquiring, learn about the IDARC Users Group
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Centrifuge Modeling of Cyclic Lateral Response of Pile-Cap Systems and Seat-Type Abutments in Dry Sands
Proceedings of the Workshop on Performance Criteria for Telecommunication Services Under Earthquake
Conditions
Evaluation of Bridge Damage Data from the Loma Prieta and Northridge, California Earthquakes
Extraction of Nonlinear Hysteretic Properties of Seismically Isolated Bridges from Quick-Release Field Tests
Edited by T.L. Youd, I.M. Idriss; NCEER-97-0022; 12/31/1997; 310 pages; Also online is this publication's
Summary Report
Computational Strategies for Frames with Infill Walls: Discrete and Smeared Crack Analyses and Seismic Fragility
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T.J. Wipf, F.W. Klaiber and F.M. Russo; NCEER-97-0016; 12/28/1997; 224 pages;
P. Tsopelas, M.C. Constantinou, C.A. Kircher and A.S. Whittaker; NCEER-97-0012; 10/31/1997; 190
pages;
K.L. Fishman, R. Richards, Jr. and R.C. Divito; NCEER-97-0011; 10/2/1997; 122 pages;
Proceedings of the FHWA/NCEER Workshop on the National Representation of Seismic Ground Motion for
New and Existing Highway Facilities
Edited by I.M. Friedland, M.S. Power and R.L. Mayes; NCEER-97-0010; 9/22/1997; 452 pages;
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Seismic Analysis and Design of Bridge Abutments Considering Sliding and Rotation
A Method for Earthquake Motion-Damage Relationships with Application to Reinforced Concrete Frames
Structural Details to Accommodate Seismic Movements of Highway Bridges and Retaining Walls
R.A. Imbsen, R. Schamber, E. Thorkildsen, A. Kartoum, B. Martin, T. Rosser and J. Kuli; NCEER-97-0007;
9/3/1997; 154 pages;
S.K. Kunnath, A. El-Bahy, A. Taylor and W. Stone; NCEER-97-0006; 9/2/1997; 192 pages;
Edited by G.C. Lee and I.M. Friedland; NCEER-97-0005; 8/29/1997; 550 pages;
Investigation of Seismic Response of Buildings with Linear and Nonlinear Fluid Viscous Dampers
Edited by D.P. Abrams and G.M. Calvi; NCEER-97-0003; 3/19/1997; 266 pages;
C. Rojahn, R. Mayes, D.G. Anderson, J. Clark, J.H. Hom, R.V. Nutt and M.J. O'Rourke; NCEER-97-0002;
4/30/1997; 198 pages;
J.B. Mander, D-K. Kim, S.S. Chen and G.J. Premus; NCEER-96-0014; 11/13/1996; 232 pages;
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Chemical Hazards, Mitigation and Preparedness in Areas of High Seismic Risk: A Methodology
for Estimating the Risk of Post-Earthquake Hazardous Materials Release
H.A. Seligson, R.T. Eguchi, K.J. Tierney and K. Richmond; NCEER-96-0013; 11/7/1996;
146 pages;
Proceedings from the Sixth Japan-US Workshop on Earthquake Resistant Design of Lifeline Facilities and
Countermeasures Against Soil Liquefaction
Estimation of the Economic Impact of Multiple Lifeline Disruption: Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division
Case Study
S.E. Chang, H.A. Seligson and R.T. Eguchi; NCEER-96-0011; 8/16/1996; 204 pages;
Seismic Performance of a Model Reinforced Concrete Bridge Pier Before and After Retrofit
J.B. Mander, J.H. Kim and C.A. Ligozio; NCEER-96-0009; 5/31/1996; 202 pages;
Seismic Evaluation of a 30-Year Old Non-Ductile Highway Bridge Pier and Its Retrofit
J.B. Mander, B. Mahmoodzadegan, S. Bhadra and S. Chen; NCEER-96-0008; 5/31/1996; 204 pages;
Establish Representative Pier Types for Comprehensive Study - Western United States
Establish Representative Pier Types for Comprehensive Study - Eastern United States
N. Wehbe, M.S. Saiidi, D. Sanders and B. Douglas; NCEER-96-0003; 11/7/1996; 114 pages;
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A.M. Reinhorn, A. Madan, R.E. Valles, Y. Reichmann and J.B.Mander; NCEER-95-0018; 12/8/1995; 96
pages;
Experimental and Analytical Investigation of Seismic Retrofit of Structures with Supplemental Damping:
Part III - Viscous Damping Walls
Development and Experimental Study of Semi-Active Fluid Damping Devices for Seismic Protection of
Structures
Experimental Performance and Analytical Study of a Non-Ductile Reinforced Concrete Frame Structure
Retrofitted with Elastomeric Spring Dampers
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Experimental & Analytical Investigation of Seismic Retrofit of Structures with Supplemental Damping: Part
II - Friction Devices
Method for Developing Motion Damage Relationships for Reinforced Concrete Frames
Pipeline Replacement Feasibility Study: A Methodology for Minimizing Seismic and Corrosion Risks to
Underground Natural Gas Pipelines
Experimental & Analytical Study of Low-Cycle Fatigue Behavior of Semi-Rigid Top-and-Seat Angle
Connections
Experimental & Analytical Investigation of Seismic Retrofit of Structures with Supplemental Damping, Part
1: Fluid Viscous Damping Devices
A.M. Reinhorn, C. Li, and M.C. Constantinou; NCEER-95-0001; 1/3/1995; 208 pages;
Proceedings of the Fifth U.S.-Japan Workshop on Earthquake Resistant Design of Lifeline Facilities &
Countermeasures Against Soil Liquefaction
Experimental Verification of Acceleration Feedback Control Strategies for an Active Tendon System
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NCEER-Taisei Research Program on Sliding Seismic Isolation Systems for Bridges: Experimental and
Analytical Study of a System Consisting of Lubricated PTFE Sliding Bearings and Mild Steel Dampers
Proceedings of the U.S.-Italian Workshop on Guidelines for Seismic Evaluation and Rehavilitation of
Unreiforced Masonry Buildings
3D-BASIS-TABS Version 2.0: Computer Program for Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Three Dimensional Base
Isolated Structures
A.M. Reinhorn, S. Nagarajaiah, M.C. Constantinou, P. Tsopelas and R. Li; NCEER-94-0018; 6/22/1994;
168 pages;
Sliding Mode Control for Seismic-Excited Linear and Nonlinear Civil Engineering Structures
NCEER-Taisei Research Program on Sliding Seismic Isolation Systems for Bridges: Experimental and
Analytical Study of a System Consisting of Sliding Bearings and Fluid Restoring Force/Damping Devices
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Seismic Energy Based Fatigue Damage Analysis of Bridge Columns: Part II - Evaluation of Seismic Demand
Feasibility Study of Replacement Procedures and Earthquake Perforrmance of Gas Transmission Pipelines
The Northridge, California Earthquake of January 17, 1994: Performance of Gas Transmission Pipelines
3D-BASIS-ME:Computer Program for Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Seismically Isolated Single and Multiple
Structures and Liquid Storage Tanks
Proceedings of the Third U.S.-Japan Workshop on Earthquake Protective Systems for Bridges
The Northridge, California Earthquake of January 17, 1994: Performance of Highway Bridges
I.G.Buckle; NCEER-94-0008; 3/24/1994; 132 pages; The photographs and corresponding captions
included in this report can be viewed online
Seismic Isolation of Multi-Story Frame Structures Using Spherical Sliding Isolation Systems
Seismic Energy Based Fatigue Damage Analysis of Bridge Columns: Part 1 - Evaluation of Seismic Capacity
The Northridge, California Earthquake of January 17, 1994: General Reconnaissance Report
Edited by J.Goltz; NCEER-94-0005; 3/11/1994; 222 pages; The photographs and corresponding captions
included in this report can be viewed online
A Markov Model for Local and Global Damage Indices in Seismic Analysis
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NCEER-Taisei Corporation Research Program on Sliding Seismic Isolation Systems for Bridges:
Experimental & Analytical Study of Systems Consisting of Sliding Bearings, Rubber Restoring
Force Devices and Fluid Dampers
An Evaluation of Seismic Serviceability of Water Supply Networks With Application to the San Francisco
Auxiliary Water Supply System
NCEER-Taisei Corporation Research Program on Sliding Seismic Isolation Systems for Bridges: Experimental
and Analytical Study of a Friction Pendulum System (FPS)
Development of an Earthquake Motion Simulator and Its Application in Dynamic Centrifuge Testing
A.W. Elgamal, M. Amer, K. Adalier and A. Abul-Fadl; NCEER-93-0018; 10/7/1993; 100 pages;
Reconnaissance Report of Damage to Historic Monuments in Cairo, Egypt Following the October 12, 1992
Dahshur Earthquake
Proceedings from School Sites: Becoming Prepared for Earthquakes - Commemorating the Third
Anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake
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3D-BASIS-TABS: Computer Program for Nonlinear dynamic Analysis of Three Dimensional Base Isolated
Structures
Seismic Behavior and Design Guidelines for Steel Frame Structures with Added Viscoelastic Dampers
Seismic Testing of Installation Methods for Computers and Data Processing Equipment
Proceedings from Earthquakes in the Northeast - Are We Ignoring the Hazard? A Workshop on Earthquake
Science and Safety for Educators
Evaluation of Static and Response Spectrum Analysis Procedures of SEAOC/UBC for Seismic Isolated
Structures
Assessment of the 1991 NEHRP Provisions for Nonstructural Components and Recommended Revisions
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An Experimental Study on the Seismic Performance of Brick-Infilled Steel Frames With and Without Retrofit
Low-Level Dynamic Characteristics of Four Tall Flat-Plate Buildings in New York City
Experimental & Analytical Investigation of Seismic Response of Structures With Supplemental Fluid Viscous
Dampers
Evaluation of Seismic Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures: Part II: Experimental Performance
and Analytical Study of a Retrofitted Structural Model
Evaluation of Seismic Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures: Part I: Experimental Performance
of Retrofitted Subassemblages
Seismic Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures Designed Only for Gravity Loads-Part III: Exp
Performance and Analytical Study of a Model
Seismic Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures Designed Only for Gravity Loads - Part II:
Experimental Performance of Subassemblages
Seismic Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures Designed Only for Gravity Loads - Part I:
Design and Properties of a 1/3 Scale Model Structure
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Experimental Results of Repaired and Retrofitted Beam-Column Joint Tests in Lightly Reinforced Concrete
Frame Buildings
A. Beres, S.El- Borgi, R.N. White and P. Gergely; NCEER-92-0025; 10/29/1992; 84 pages;
Seismic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures with Nonductile Details Part I: Summary of Exp
Findings of Full-Scale Beam-Column Joint Tests
A Semi-Empirical Analysis of Strong-Motion Peaks in Terms of Seismic Source, Propagation Path and Local
Site Conditions
A.M. Reinhorn, T.T. Soong, R.C. Lin, M.A. Riley, Y.P. Wang, S. Aizawa and M. Higashino; NCEER-92-0020;
8/14/1992; 120 pages;
Proceedings from the Fourth Japan - U.S Workshop on Earthquake Resistant Design of Lifeline Facilities
and Countermeasures for Soil Liquefaction
Observations on Water System and Pipeline Performance in the Limon Area of Costa Rica Due to the April
22, 1991 Earthquake
A Simulation Method for Stationary Gaussian Random Functions Based on the Sampling Theorem
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Shape Memory Structural Dampers: Material Properties, Design and Seismic Testing
Experimental and Analytical Study of a Hybrid Isolation System Using Friction Controllable Sliding Bearings
A Procedure for the Seismic Evaluation of Buildings in the Central and Eastern United States
Proceedings from the First U.S.-Japan Workshop on Earthquake Protective Systems for Bridges
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Case Studies of Liquefaction and Lifeline Performance During Past Earthquakes, Volume 2, United States
Case Studies
Case Studies of Liquefaction and Lifeline Performance During Past Earthquakes, Volume 1, Japanese Case
Studies
Instantaneous Optimal Control for Linear, Nonlinear and Hysteretic Structures - Stable Controllers
A Study of Reliability-Based Criteria for Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Frame Buildings
Proceedings from the Implementation of Earthquake Planning and Education in Schools: The Need for
Change - The Role of the Changemakers
NCEER-91 Earthquake Catalog: Improved Intensity-based Magnitudes and Recurrance Relations for U.S.
Earthquakes East of New Madrid
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Shake Table Test of a 1/8 Scale Three-Story Lightly Reinforced Concrete Building
A.G. El-Attar, R.N. White and P. Gergely; NCEER-91-0018; 2/28/1991; 180 pages;
Shake Table Test of a 1/6 Scale Two-Story Lightly Reinforced Concrete Building
A.G. El-Attar, R.N. White and P. Gergely; NCEER-91-0017; 2/28/1991; 116 pages;
Seismic Response of a 2/5 Scale Steel Structure with Added Viscoelastic Dampers
Dynamic Characteristics of a Full-sized Five-story Steel Structure and a 2/5 Scale Model
Phase Wave Velocities and Displacement Phase Differences in a Harmonically Oscillating Pile
Nonlinear Analysis of Steel Frames with Semi-rigid Connections Using the Capacity Spectrum Method
A Framework for Customizable Knowledge-Based Expert Systems with an Application to a KBES for
Evaluating Seismic Resistance of Existing Buildings
A Multidimensional Hysteretic Model for Plastically Deforming Metals in Energy Absorbing Devices
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Proceedings from the Third Japan-US Workshop on Earthquake Resistant Design of Lifeline Facilities and
Countermeasures for Soil Liquefaction
Viscous Dampers: Testing, Modeling and Application in Vibration and Seismic Isolation
A User's Guide to STRONGMO: Version 1.0 of NCEER's Strong-Motion Data Access Tool for PCs and Terminals
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Experimental Study and Analytical Prediction of Earthquake Response of a Sliding Isolation System with a
Spherical Surface
A.S. Mokha, M.C. Constantinou and A.M. Reinhorn; NCEER-90-0020; 10/11/1990; 112 pages;
Experimental and Analytical Study of a Combined Sliding Disc Bearing and Helical Steel Spring Isolation
System
Two Hybrid Control Systems for Building Structures Under Strong Earthquakes
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Seismic Hazard Along a Crude Oil Pipeline in the Event of an 1811-1812 Type New Madrid Earthquake
NCEER Strong-Motion Data Base: A User Manual for the Geobase Release (Version 1.0 for the SUN3)
Geotechnical and Lifeline Aspects of the October 17,1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake in San Francisco
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Seismic Effects on Elevated Transit Lines of the New York City Transit Authority
C.J. Costantino, C.A. Miller and E. Heymsfield; NCEER-89-0039; 12/26/1989; 132 pages;
Proceedings from the Second U.S.-Japan Workshop on Liquefaction, Large Ground Deformation and Their
Effects on Lifelines
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Scattering of Waves by Inclusions in a Nonhomogeneous Elastic Half Space Solved by Boundary Element
Methods
1:4 Scale Model Studies of Active Tendon Systems and Active Mass Dampers for Aseismic Protection
A.M. Reinhorn, T.T. Soong, R.C. Lin, Y.P. Wang, Y. Fukao, H. Abe and M. Nakai; NCEER-89-0026;
11/22/1989; 220 pages;
DYNA1D: A Computer Program for Nonlinear Seismic Site Response Analysis - Technical Documentation
Shaking Table Study of a 1/5 Scale Steel Frame Composed of Tapered Members
Structural Control Considering Time-Rate of Control Forces and Control Rate Constraints
Multidimensional Models of Hysteretic Material Behavior for Vibration Analysis of Shape Memory Energy
Absorbing Devices
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Proceedings from the Conference on Disaster Preparedness - The Place of Earthquake Education in Our
Schools
Effects of the 1985 Michoacan Earthquake on Water Systems and Other Buried Lifelines in Mexico
M.Subramani, P.Gergely, C.H.Conley, J.F.Abel and A.H. Zaghw; NCEER-89-0006; 1/15/1989; 112 pages;
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Effects of Protective Cushion and Soil Compliancy on the Response of Equipment Within a Seismically
Excited Building
Reinforced Concrete Frame Component Testing Facility - Design, Construction, Instrumentation and
Operation
S.P. Pessiki, C.H. Conley, T. Bond, P. Gergely, R.N. White; NCEER-88-0047; 12/16/1988; 56 pages;
Preliminary Studies of the Effects of Degrading Infill Walls on the Nonlinear Seismic Response of Steel
Frames
C.Z. Chrysostomou, P. Gergely and J.F. Abel; NCEER-88-0046; 12/19/1988; 108 pages;
Small-Scale Modeling Techniques for Reinforced Concrete Structures Subjected to Seismic Loads
Seismic Behavior of Flat Slab High-Rise Buildings in the New York City Area
Teflon Bearings in Aseismic Base Isolation: Experimental Studies and Mathematical Modeling
A. Mokha, M.C. Constantinou and A.M. Reinhorn; NCEER-88-0038; 12/5/1988; 296 pages;
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Solution of the Dam-Reservoir Interaction Problem Using a Combination of FEM, BEM With Particular
Integrals, Modal Analysis, and Substructuring
C-S. Tsai, G.C. Lee and R.L. Ketter; NCEER-88-0036; 12/31/1988; 62 pages;
The Behavior and Design of Noncontact Lap Splices Subjected to Repeated Inelastic Tensile Loading
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J.S. Hwang, K.C. Chang, G.C. Lee, R.L. Ketter; NCEER-88-0026; 8/1/1988; 76 pages;
L.L. Chung, R.C. Lin, T.T. Soong, A.M. Reinhorn; NCEER-88-0025; 7/10/1988; 72 pages;
Identification of the Serviceability Limit State And Detection of Seismic Structural Damage
R.C. Lin, Z. Liang, T.T. Soong, R.H. Zhang; NCEER-88-0018; 6/30/1988; 82 pages;
A.M. Reinhorn, M.J. Seidel, S.K. Kunnath and Y.J. Park; NCEER-88-0016; 6/15/1988; 170 pages;
Two- and Three-Dimensional Dynamic Finite Element Analyses of the Long Valley Dam
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Base Isolation of a Multi-Story Building Under a Harmonic Ground Motion - A Comparison of Performances of
Various Systems
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J.N. Yang, F.X. Long and D. Wong; NCEER-88-0002; 1/22/1988; 110 pages;
Workshop on Seismic Computer Analysis and Design Of Buildings With Interactive Graphics
Design of a Modular Program for Transient Nonlinear Analysis of Large 3-D Building Structures
Proceedings from the Symposium on Seismic Hazards, Ground Motions, Soil-Liquefaction and Engineering
Practice in Eastern North America
Vertical and Torsional Impedances for Radially Inhomogeneous Viscoelastic Soil Layers
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Practical Considerations for Structural Control: System Uncertainty, System Time Delay and Truncation of
Small Control Forces
Modelling Earthquake Ground Motions in Seismically Active Regions Using Parametric Time Series Methods
Seismic Probabilistic Risk Assessment and Seismic Margins Studies for Nuclear Power Plants
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Liquefaction Potential for New York State: A Preliminary Report on Sites in Manhattan and Buffalo
Instantaneous Optimal Control Laws for Tall Buildings Under Seismic Excitations
Symbolic Manipulation Program (SMP) -Algebraic Codes for Two and Three Dimensional Finite Element
Formulations
J.S. Hwang, K.C. Chang and G.C. Lee; NCEER-87-0004; 6/1/1987; 48 pages;
R.C. Lin, T.T. Soong and A.M. Reinhorn; NCEER-87-0002; 4/20/1987; 68 pages;
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