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Conception sismique des murs de refend couples, selon la norme canadienne Calcul des ouvrages en beton 2004 et le Code national du batiment-Canada 2005. Benazza, Tewfik; Chaallal, Omar Report Jul 1, 2009 12171
Simplified analysis of a low-rise building seismically isolated with stable unbonded fiber reinforced elastomeric isolators. Toopchi-Nezhad, Hamid; Tait, Michael J.; Drysdale, Robert G. Technical report Jul 1, 2009 6635
Safety measures: earthquake protection of the joints on a new cable-stayed bridge in Canada will help keep the structure open to traffic even after severe seismic events. Moor, Gianni; O'Suilleabhain, Colm Jun 1, 2009 802
Forward planning: ongoing development of the structural health monitoring system on the Rion Antirion Bridge in Greece now enables the operating company to make rapid and even automatic decisions on whether to close the bridge after an earthquake. Chaperon, Alexandre Jun 1, 2009 1160
Down the line: Caltrans' current seismic retrofit programme includes bridge structures that are considered to be less vulnerable and were dropped from the last retrofit programme. Mark Yashinsky reports on one of these projects. Yashinsky, Mark Jun 1, 2009 1335
Earthquake time histories compatible with the 2005 National building code of Canada uniform hazard spectrum. Atkinson, Gail M. Report Jun 1, 2009 7101
Saudi refineries 'not threatened by volcano'. Brief article Jun 1, 2009 292
Toward a better understanding of the dynamic characteristics of single-storey braced steel frame buildings in Canada. Lamarche, Charles-Philippe; Proulx, Jean; Paultre, Patrick; Turek, Martin; Ventura, Carlos E.; Le, T Report Jun 1, 2009 6818
Seismic evaluation of concrete moment frames in existing government buildings. Akhras, G.; Li, W. Report May 1, 2009 9157
Background to seismic design provisions in CSA A23.3-04 for high-strength concrete. Paultre, Patrick; Mitchell, Denis Report Apr 1, 2009 6892
Behavior of slab-column connections with partially debonded reinforcement under lateral loading. Choi, Jung-Wook; Ali, Malika; Alexander, Scott D.B. Report Mar 1, 2009 3731
Seismic design and performance evaluation of steel-frame buildings designed using the 2005 National building code of Canada. Yousuf, Md; Bagchi, Ashutosh Report Feb 1, 2009 9315
Shake table testing of museum display cases. Neurohr, Theresa; McClure, Ghyslaine Technical report Dec 1, 2008 6213
Risk assessment of seismic impact on the roof and pillars stability in Estonian underground/ Seismiliste lainete moju riski hindamine tervikute ja lagede pusivusele Eesti kaevandustes. Sabanov, Sergei; Pastarus, Jyri-Rivaldo; Nikitin, Oleg; Vali, Erik Report Dec 1, 2008 2758
Experimental evaluation of an orthotropic, monolithic, modular wooden-dome structural system. Kharrazi, Mehdi H.K.; Eldeib, Salah; Prion, Helmut G.L. Technical report Oct 1, 2008 6392
Limitless appoints Tristar for Arabian Canal Earthworks. Brief article Sep 30, 2008 272
Development of an index assignment procedure compatible with the regional seismicity in the province of Quebec for the rapid visual screening of existing buildings. Karbassi, Amin; Nollet, Marie-Jose Technical report Sep 1, 2008 9444
Seismic performance of a full-scale, reinforced high-performance concrete building. Part I: experimental study. Mousseau, Sebastien; Paultre, Patrick Technical report Aug 1, 2008 8878
Seismic performance of a full-scale, reinforced high-performance concrete building. Part II: analytical study. Mousseau, Sebastien; Paultre, Patrick; Mazars, Jacky Technical report Aug 1, 2008 7648
Review of post-earthquake fire hazard to building structures. Mousavi, Shahab; Bagchi, Ashutosh; Kodur, Venkatesh K.R. Technical report Jul 1, 2008 8637
Seismic design of concrete slabs for punching shear: a critical review of Canadian standard CSA A23.3-04. Gayed, Ramez B.; Ghali, Amin Technical report Jun 1, 2008 10228
Vulnerabilite sismique des constructions de type beton arme au Nord du Maroc. Bezzazi, Mohammed; Khamlichi, Abdellatif; Gonzalez, Jose Ramon Arango Technical report Jun 1, 2008 6336
Design elastic input energy spectra based on Iranian earthquakes. Amiri, Gholamreza Ghodrati; Darzi, Gholamreza Abdollahzadeh; Amiri, Javad Vaseghi Technical report Jun 1, 2008 7318
This is only a test. Randolph, Ned Brief article May 19, 2008 265
Software promises to save billions on hospital upgrades statewide: cutting costs becomes urgent as compliance deadlines extended. Randolph, Ned Apr 14, 2008 1803
Seismic retrofit of reinforced concrete circular columns using stainless steel wire mesh composite. Choi, Jun-Hyeok Report Feb 1, 2008 3660
Seismic vulnerability assessment of multi-degree-of-freedom systems based on total input energy and momentary input energy responses. Amiri, J. Vaseghi; Amiri, G. Ghodrati; Ganjavi, B. Report Jan 1, 2008 8477
Damage as a measure for earthquake-resistant design of masonry structures: Slovenian experience (1). Tomazevic, Miha Technical report Nov 1, 2007 6537
Innovative seismic design of a post-tensioned concrete masonry house (1). Wight, Gavin D.; Ingham, Jason M.; Wilton, Andrew R. Technical report Nov 1, 2007 6909
Seismic hazard estimates for sites in the stable Canadian craton. Atkinson, Gail M.; Martens, Scott N. Technical report Oct 1, 2007 9000
A simplified method for seismic analysis of rooftop telecommunication towers. Assi, Rola; McClure, Ghyslaine Technical report Oct 1, 2007 5937
Discussion of "making use of brace overstrength to improve the seismic response of multistorey split-X concentrically braced steel frames" (1). Redwood, Richard; Paultre, Patrick Technical report May 1, 2007 947
Reply to the discussion by Richard Redwood and Patrick Paultre on "making use of brace overstrength to improve the seismic response of multistorey split-X concentrically braced steel frames" (1). Lacerte, Martin; Tremblay, Robert Technical report May 1, 2007 1263
An experimental study on cyclic behaviour of reinforced concrete connections. Sisniegas Alva, Gerson Moacyr; de Cresce El Debs, Ana Lucia Homce; El Debs, Mounir Khalil Report Apr 1, 2007 4859
Typical uniform hazard spectra for eastern North American sites at low probability levels. Atkinson, Gail M.; Elgohary, Medhat Jan 1, 2007 4977
Hospitals struggle with seismic fixes: some balk at required retrofits, which could cost $100 billion. Coates, Chris Dec 18, 2006 1613
A comparison of two regional seismic damage estimation methodologies. Onur, Tuna; Ventura, Carlos E.; Finn, W.D. Liam Nov 1, 2006 7235
Seismic design of buckling-restrained braced frames based on a modified energy-balance concept. Choi, Hyunhoon; Kim, Jinkoo; Chung, Lan Oct 1, 2006 6203
Evaluation of the effects of spectrum-compatible seismic excitations on the response of medium-height reinforced concrete frame buildings. Naumoski, Nove; Saatcioglu, Murat; Lin, Lan; Amiri-Hormozaki, Kambiz Oct 1, 2006 9244
Seismic hazard analysis: a comparative study. Hong, H.P.; Goda, K.; Davenport, A.G. Sep 1, 2006 10149
Dynamic analysis of rectangular liquid containers in three-dimensional space. Kianoush, M.R.; Mirzabozorg, H.; Ghaemian, M. May 1, 2006 4568
Engineers plan ahead, respond to disaster situations: engineers respond to a disaster by taking action to prevent further loss and injuries. Their work in recovery helps restore facilities and bring the community back to normal economic health. Pounds, Nancy Feb 1, 2006 1020
Seismic analysis of single end bearing pile. Choudhury, Deepankar Jan 1, 2005 1691
Seismicity in slope stability practice in Malaysia. Ting, W.H.; OOI, T.A.; Ahmad, Aminuddin; Tan, B.K. Jan 1, 2005 1483
Earthquake safety standards must be enforced. Jun 14, 2004 688
Responding to an earthquake: Alaska's transportation agency shares some lessons learned about emergency response. McCarthy, Shannon Nov 1, 2003 2652
New building. (Health Care). Darmiento, Laurence Brief Article May 5, 2003 132
Seismic loading and single plate shear connection survivability. Crocker, Joseph Brief Article Apr 1, 2002 201
Lessons learned about bridges from earthquake in Taiwan. Yen, Wen-Huei Brief Article Jan 1, 2002 1974
Hospitals Fear Retrofitting May Force More Closures. Webb, Marion Brief Article Aug 27, 2001 313
L.A. Hospitals Rocked By 'Big One'. DARMIENTO, LAURENCE Feb 26, 2001 1186
Seismic Code Changes Increase Construction Costs. Northcutt, W.T. 'Dub' Jan 24, 2000 879
Seismic protection of bridges. Ghasemi, Hamid Mar 1, 1999 2724
What's new in New York City high-rise structures? Tomasetti, Richard L. Jul 1, 1998 1061
Development of multistage rubber bearing for seismic isolation of buildings. Suizu, Yoji Dec 1, 1996 2098
FHWA launches new nationwide seismic bridge design training. Keeley, James W. Sep 22, 1996 1763
Aftermath of the Kobe earthquake. Ghasemi, Hamid; Otsuka, Hisanori; Cooper, James D.; Nakajima, Hiroyuki Sep 22, 1996 3134
Homeowners shaking over costs of seismic retrofitting. Schwab, Dave Jul 31, 1995 843
Will new seismic codes affect building costs? Seinuk, Ysrael A. Industry Overview May 17, 1995 594
New earthquake code passed. Mar 22, 1995 558
Oakland City Hall technology works successfully during earthquake in Kobe. Jan 25, 1995 335
Study for the prediction of the long-term durability of seismic isolators. Ishida, K. Dec 1, 1994 2068
The Northridge earthquake: progress made, lessons learned in seismic-resistant bridge design. Cooper, James D.; Friedland, Ian M.; Buckle, Ian G.; Nimis, Roland B.; Bobb, Nancy McMullin Cover Story Jun 22, 1994 4112
Commercial real estate pros put added emphasis on seismic safety. Higgs, Deena Apr 25, 1994 842
Structural and seismic engineering reviews. Silver, Douglas Feb 28, 1994 936
City orders retrofit of 'tilt-up' concrete wall buildings; landlords admit action is necessary - but expensive. Rackham, Anne Feb 7, 1994 683
Shakedown for quake-resistant building. Jun 1, 1991 170
Quake proposal shakes up Gaslamp group. Beel, Susan directory Apr 15, 1991 636
Lessons and questions emerge from Armenian quake. Monastersky, Richard Jan 21, 1989 1063
Cracks in 3-D. Monastersky, Richard Jan 2, 1988 214
Mexico City's earthquake: lessons in the ruins. Peterson, Ivars Jan 18, 1986 715
Liquid sand; the liquidlike behavior of soils during major earthquakes causes considerable damage. Peterson, Ivars Oct 12, 1985 1769

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