Earthquake Engineering (95)

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http://americahurrah.com/USGS/Intro.htm
1906 San Francisco Earthquake Open in a new browser window
   Images from the 1907 U.S. Geological Survey report.
   http://americahurrah.com/USGS/Intro.htm
http://www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/eqmaps/eqhouse.html
ABAG Data on Earthquakes and Housing Open in a new browser window
   Videos and other information on typical building damage.
   http://www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/eqmaps/eqhouse.html
http://www.atcouncil.org/
Applied Technology Council (ATC) Open in a new browser window
   Information on engineering applications to mitigate the effects of natural and other hazards on the built environment.
   http://www.atcouncil.org/
http://www.sandia.gov/archsur/
Architectural Surety Projects Open in a new browser window
   Sandia National Laboratories program to make buildings more resistant to earthquakes and other natural and man-made insults.
   http://www.sandia.gov/archsur/
http://www.bssconline.org/index.html
Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) Open in a new browser window
   The Council develops and promotes earthquake risk mitigation regulatory provisions for the nation.
   http://www.bssconline.org/index.html
http://www.curee.org/
CUREE Open in a new browser window
   Consortium of Universities for Research in Earthquake Engineering.
   http://www.curee.org/
http://www.earthquakeauthority.com/
California Earthquake Authority (CEA) Open in a new browser window
   The site of California Department of Insurance provides information on earthquake coverage.
   http://www.earthquakeauthority.com/
http://www.seismic.ca.gov/
California Seismic Safety Commission (CSSC) Open in a new browser window
   Information on seismic risk mitigation and data on economic impact of events.
   http://www.seismic.ca.gov/
http://crew.org/
Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup (CREW) Open in a new browser window
   A not-for-profit corporation of private and public representatives of Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and California communities informs on its activities to reduce the effects of earthquake events.
   http://crew.org/
http://www.ceri.memphis.edu/
Center for Earthquake Research and Information (ERI) Open in a new browser window
   Research center at the University of Memphis is focusing on the earthquake activities and campus vulnerability studies.
   http://www.ceri.memphis.edu/
http://www.daido-it.ac.jp/~doboku/miki/kobe1.html
Damage of Steel Piers at Kobe Earthquake (Japan) Open in a new browser window
   Information about damage of steel piers by focusing on column and beam members with variable cross-sections.
   http://www.daido-it.ac.jp/~doboku/miki/kobe1.html
http://www.city.kobe.jp/cityoffice/15/020/quake/index.html
Disaster of Kobe City (Japan) Open in a new browser window
   The 1995 earthquake records of damage and rehabilitation.
   http://www.city.kobe.jp/cityoffice/15/020/quake/index.html
http://www.eqnet.org/
EarthQuake Information NETwork (EQNET) Open in a new browser window
   Links to the web sites dealing with earthquakes and earthquake engineering.
   http://www.eqnet.org/
http://www.earthquakecountry.info/roots/
Earthquake Country Handbook (SCEC) Open in a new browser window
   Electronic version of the "Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country" handbook released to Southern Californians in October of 1995.
   http://www.earthquakecountry.info/roots/
http://nisee.berkeley.edu/eea.html
Earthquake Engineering Abstracts (EEA) Open in a new browser window
   A database of 100,000 records covering the world literature in earthquake engineering since 1971, searchable by author, title, keyword, and date. Produced by the National Information Service for Earthquake Engineering (NISEE).
   http://nisee.berkeley.edu/eea.html
http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/
Earthquake Engineering Projects Summaries (NIST) Open in a new browser window
   Information from the Building and Fire Research Laboratory of NIST.
   http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/
http://eerc.berkeley.edu/
Earthquake Engineering Research Center - EERC Open in a new browser window
   Conducts research and public service programs aimed at protecting the public and its property from the destructive effects of earthquakes. Includes online searcheable library. University of California, Berkeley.
   http://eerc.berkeley.edu/
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/eerc/
Earthquake Engineering Research Centre (EERC) Open in a new browser window
   Research, teaching and commercial activities at the University of Bristol (UK).
   http://www.bristol.ac.uk/eerc/
http://www.eeri.org/
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) Open in a new browser window
   Activities of the national society of engineers, geoscientists, architects, planners, public officials, and social scientists related to earthquake exposure, risk and protection of lifelines and building structures.
   http://www.eeri.org/
http://www.earthquakeengineering.com/
Earthquake Engineering Technology of New Zealand Open in a new browser window
   Information and services available through the New Zealand Earthquake Engineering Technology Business Cluster.
   http://www.earthquakeengineering.com/
http://geoscience.wes.army.mil/
Earthquake Engineering and Geosciences Division, Army Corps of Engineers Open in a new browser window
   Information on the ability of the Army to perform earthquake engineering and geosciences research.
   http://geoscience.wes.army.mil/
http://www.ecs.csun.edu/~shustov/CME_research.htm
Earthquake Engineering and other Research Projects Open in a new browser window
   California State University, Northridge research projects in the area of earthquake, wind and terrorist blast protection.
   http://www.ecs.csun.edu/~shustov/CME_research.htm
http://www.eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp/
Earthquake Research Institute (Japan) Open in a new browser window
   Links to Divisions and Research Centers of the Earthquake Research Institute at the University of Tokyo.
   http://www.eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp/
http://www.jsce.or.jp/committee/earth/index-e.html
Earthquake Resistance Committee (Japan) Open in a new browser window
   Japan Society of Civil Engineers Special Task Committee of Earthquake Resistance of Civil Engineering Structures' activities information.
   http://www.jsce.or.jp/committee/earth/index-e.html
http://www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/eqmaps/shelpop/bldg.html
Earthquake and Housing Impacts for Bay Area Open in a new browser window
   Seismic analysis of the extensive Bay Area housing stock including buildings that are broadly classified according to their basic characteristics.
   http://www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/eqmaps/shelpop/bldg.html
http://eqtap.edm.bosai.go.jp/
EqTAP Digital City Tool Box Open in a new browser window
   Multi-lateral research project. Features objectives, research, participants, publications, and case studies.
   http://eqtap.edm.bosai.go.jp/
http://www.kajima.co.jp/tech/hanshin_earthquake/index.html
Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995 (Japan) Open in a new browser window
   Special report.
   http://www.kajima.co.jp/tech/hanshin_earthquake/index.html
http://www.ecs.csun.edu/~shustov/Hot_Topics.htm
Hot Topics in Earthquake, Wind and Blast Protection Engineering Open in a new browser window
   The site contains research papers which are developed at CSUN and presented in a brief and visual format.
   http://www.ecs.csun.edu/~shustov/Hot_Topics.htm
http://www.iaee.or.jp/
International Association for Earthquake Engineering (IAEE) Open in a new browser window
   Links and publications in the field of earthquake engineering for interchange of knowledge, ideas, results of research and practical experience.
   http://www.iaee.or.jp/
http://blume.stanford.edu/
John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center (Stanford University) Open in a new browser window
   News and reports on the advancement of research, education and practice.
   http://blume.stanford.edu/
http://www.civil.ntua.gr/earthquake_gr
Laboratory for Earthquake Engineering Open in a new browser window
   Conduct seismic tests with a 6 degree freedom mechanical shaking table simulator, research and structural analysis with the help of reaction and shear walls. Includes reasearch activities and publications. National Technical University Athens.
   http://www.civil.ntua.gr/earthquake_gr
http://www.nd.edu/~linbeck/
Linbeck Distinguished Lecture Series in Earthquake Engineering Open in a new browser window
   Online broadcast and archived lectures.
   http://www.nd.edu/~linbeck/
http://nees.umn.edu/
MAST Laboratory, University of Minnesota Open in a new browser window
   Earthquake simulation research laboratory specializing in testing the durability of large-scale structural components. A participant in the George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES).
   http://nees.umn.edu/
http://mae.ce.uiuc.edu/
Mid-America Earthquake Center - MAE Open in a new browser window
   Research and education center focusing on earthquake hazards mitigation for the low-frequency, but high consequence seismic events that are possible in Mid-America. Includes calendar of events and webcasts. University of Illinois.
   http://mae.ce.uiuc.edu/
http://www.meseisforum.net
Middle East Seismological Forum - MESF Open in a new browser window
   Non-profit scientific forum that provides a source for authoritative earthquake information on the middle eastern region’s seismicity, seismologists and ongoing scientific activities .
   http://www.meseisforum.net
http://mceer.buffalo.edu/
Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (MCEER) Open in a new browser window
   Description of activities focusing on reduction of earthquake damage and losses through research, development and application of new knowledge and advanced technologies.
   http://mceer.buffalo.edu/
http://www.nzsee.org.nz/
NZSEE Home page Open in a new browser window
   The New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering electronic newsletter and other information.
   http://www.nzsee.org.nz/
http://nisee.berkeley.edu/
National Information Service for Earthquake Engineering (NISEE) Open in a new browser window
   Information resources, including an online bibliographic database, slides and photographs, selected papers, related websites, software and data.
   http://nisee.berkeley.edu/
http://agram.wr.usgs.gov/
National Strong-Motion Program (NSMP) Open in a new browser window
   Information and data for significant siesmic events from the U.S. Geological Survey
   http://agram.wr.usgs.gov/
http://www.eng.nsf.gov/nees/
Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES) Open in a new browser window
   Headlines of a major earthquake engineering research equipment project of the National Science Foundation.
   http://www.eng.nsf.gov/nees/
http://ejournals.wspc.com.sg/jee/05/0502/S1363246901000340.html
Out-of-Plane Seismic Resistance of Masonry Walls Open in a new browser window
   Online publication at WorldSciNet.
   http://ejournals.wspc.com.sg/jee/05/0502/S1363246901000340.html
http://peer.berkeley.edu/smcat/
PEER Strong Motion Database Open in a new browser window
   Relational database providing information about and access to strong motion recordings. Available in both java and text versions.
   http://peer.berkeley.edu/smcat/
http://peer.berkeley.edu/
Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research (PEER) Center Open in a new browser window
   Research center's activities focusing on earthquake issues for the U.S. West Coast.
   http://peer.berkeley.edu/
http://www.nd.edu/~linbeck/krawinkler.htm
Progress and Challenges in Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering Open in a new browser window
   Linbeck Distinguished Lecture Series online.
   http://www.nd.edu/~linbeck/krawinkler.htm
http://www.tfhrc.gov/pubrds/summer94/p94su26.htm
Public Roads On-Line (Summer 1994) Open in a new browser window
   The Northridge Earthquake: Lessons learned and progress made in seismic-resistant bridge design.
   http://www.tfhrc.gov/pubrds/summer94/p94su26.htm
http://www.seismicreview.com/
Seismic Design Review Open in a new browser window
   Offer courses for the special civil/seismic principles portion of California Civil Professional Engineers examination. Includes course schedule, and instructor details.
   http://www.seismicreview.com/
http://www.engr.psu.edu/ae/steelstuff/seismic.htm#top
Seismic Design and Construction Open in a new browser window
   AISC information on the design and construction of fabricated structural steel buildings.
   http://www.engr.psu.edu/ae/steelstuff/seismic.htm#top
http://members.shaw.ca/olegcher
Seismic Isolation of Buildings Open in a new browser window
   Information on reinforced concrete base isolation systems designed by the Kazakh Research and Experimental Design Institution.
   http://members.shaw.ca/olegcher
http://www.aitech.ac.jp/seirex/
Seismic Resistance Experiment Center (Japan) Open in a new browser window
   Aichi Institute of Technology presentation.
   http://www.aitech.ac.jp/seirex/
http://www.seismo-watch.com/EQNEWS/EQNEWS.html
Seismo-Watch - EQNews Open in a new browser window
   All earthquake news, all the time. Nothing else.
   http://www.seismo-watch.com/EQNEWS/EQNEWS.html
http://www.jclahr.com/science/earth_science/shake/index.html
Shake Table Open in a new browser window
   Information on how to build a shake table to test the resistance of structures to earthquake shaking.
   http://www.jclahr.com/science/earth_science/shake/index.html
http://www.ecs.csun.edu/~shustov/ShakeZone.htm
ShakeZone for Kids Open in a new browser window
   Classroom exercises and video footage of earthquake damage and shake table testing of building models.
   http://www.ecs.csun.edu/~shustov/ShakeZone.htm
http://www.kajima.co.jp/tech/katri/facility/cont/facility-15.html
Shaking Table Laboratory (Japan) Open in a new browser window
   The high-fidelity shaking table, which can simulate any type of movement, at Kajima Technical Research Institute.
   http://www.kajima.co.jp/tech/katri/facility/cont/facility-15.html
http://www.scec.org/
Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) Open in a new browser window
   Participants in research on earthquake hazards from nine institutions transfer earthquake information to the public.
   http://www.scec.org/
http://eqgate.kuciv.kyoto-u.ac.jp/index.html
Structural Dynamics Laboratory - Kyoto University Open in a new browser window
   Research unit specializing in the issues associated with the seismic design of civil engineering structures. Includes staff details and research topics.
   http://eqgate.kuciv.kyoto-u.ac.jp/index.html
http://civil.eng.buffalo.edu/seesl/computing.html
Structural Engineering Earthquake Simulation Laboratory Open in a new browser window
   Includes a 12 X12 foot seismic shaking table simulator, and an 18" thick concrete "strong floor" which covers an overall area of 3400 square feet. Offers material testing equipment for both static and dynamic loading systems; a structural m
   http://civil.eng.buffalo.edu/seesl/computing.html
http://www.eng.nsf.gov/cms/sse.htm
Structural Systems and Engineering (SSE) Open in a new browser window
   Information on National Science Foundation research program to support development of new design concepts and technologies for improving the behavior of structural systems subject to natural hazards.
   http://www.eng.nsf.gov/cms/sse.htm
http://www.aees.org.au/
The Australian Earthquake Engineering Society (AEES) Open in a new browser window
   A technical society of the Australian Institution of Engineers presents its earthquake related activities.
   http://www.aees.org.au/
http://cascade.eerc.bris.ac.uk/
The CASCADE Project Open in a new browser window
   Promotes collaboration and co-operation between earthquake engineering facilities within the European Union. The site is a resource allowing publication of reports covering comparison of facilities, standardisation of test procedures and quality assuranc
   http://cascade.eerc.bris.ac.uk/
http://library.caltech.edu/collections/earthquake.htm
The George Housner Earthquake Engineering Collection Open in a new browser window
   Supports research in the field of structural engineering related to earthquakes, especially the construction of buildings and infrastructure to withstand earthquakes. Lab reports available to all for download and links to related databases.
   http://library.caltech.edu/collections/earthquake.htm
http://quake.ualr.edu/
UALR Arkansas Earthquake Center Open in a new browser window
   Information concerning earthquakes, related campus research, design and preparedness.
   http://quake.ualr.edu/
http://www.usc.edu/dept/civil_eng/Earthquake_eng/
USC Strong Motion Research Group Open in a new browser window
   Research on earthquake response of man-made structures, aiming to improve seismic design procedures and to reduce earthquake risks. Located at the University of Southern California.
   http://www.usc.edu/dept/civil_eng/Earthquake_eng/
http://eqhazmaps.usgs.gov/
USGS - National Seismic Hazard Mapping Project Open in a new browser window
   Access to probabilistic ground motion hazard maps, faults with slip rates and building code maps.
   http://eqhazmaps.usgs.gov/
http://www.holmesgroup.com/animation.html
Visual Seismic Analysis animated samples Open in a new browser window
   Holmes Consulting Group presentation.
   http://www.holmesgroup.com/animation.html

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