Intelligent and Protective Systems

Publications on intelligent and protective systems describe the design, development, test and application of a variety of novel methods/devices to prevent vibration-induced damage to infrastructure.

Characterizing the Rotational Components of Earthquake Ground Motion

D. Basu, A.S. Whittaker and M.C. Constantinou; MCEER-12-0005; 6/15/2012; 378 pages; $35; 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

S. Cui, M. Bruneau and M.C. Constantinou; MCEER-12-0004; 6/13/2012; 478 pages; $60

Seismic Protection of Electrical Transformer Bushing Systems by Stiffening Techniques

M. Koliou, A. Filiatrault, A.M. Reinhorn and N. Oliveto; MCEER-12-0002; 6/1/2012; 230 pages; $35; To learn more about MCEER's electrical utility consortium, 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; $35; 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; $35

Proceedings of the Workshop on Improving Earthquake Response of Substation Equipment

Edited by A. Reinhorn; MCEER-11-0003; 9/19/2011; 160 pages; $30; To learn more about MCEER's electrical utility consortium, click here.

Effects of Heating and Load History on the Behavior of Lead-Rubber Bearings

I.V. Kalpakidis and M.C. Constantinou; MCEER-08-0027; 12/1/2008; 290 pages; $35

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; $35

Development, Implementation and Verification of Dynamic Analysis Models for Multi-Spherical Sliding Bearings

D.M. Fenz and M.C. Constantinou; MCEER-08-0018; 8/15/2008; 304 pages; $35

Numerical and Experimental Studies of Self-Centering Post-Tensioned Steel Frames

D. Wang and A. Filiatrault; MCEER-08-0017; 5/12/2008; 432 pages; $60

Mechanical Behavior of Multi-Spherical Sliding Bearings

D.M. Fenz and M.C. Constantinou; MCEER-08-0007; 3/6/2008; 182 pages; $30

Performance Estimates for Seismically Isolated Bridges

G.P. Warn and A.S. Whittaker; MCEER-07-0024; 12/30/2007; 334 pages; $35

Experimental Seismic Performance Evaluation of Isolation/Restraint Systems for Mechanical Equipment; Part 2: Light Equipment Study

S. Fathali and A. Filiatrault; MCEER-07-0022; 12/13/2007; 216 pages; $35

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; $30

Performance of Seismic Isolation Hardware Under Service and Seismic Loading

M.C. Constantinou, A.S. Whittaker, Y.Kalpakidis, D.M. Fenz and G.P. Warn; MCEER-07-0012; 8/27/2007; 468 pages; $60

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; $35

Experimental Seismic-Performance Evaluation of Isolation/Restraint Systems for Mechanical Equipment; Part I: Heavy Equipment Study

S. Fathali and A. Filiatrault; MCEER-07-0007; 6/6/2007; 174 pages; $30

Seismic Isolation of Highway Bridges

I.G. Buckle, M. Constantinou, M. Dicleli and H. Ghasemi; MCEER-06-SP07; 8/21/2006; 190 pages; $35; A summary of this report is provided.

A Study of the Coupled Horizontal-Vertical Behavior of Elastomeric and Lead-Rubber Seismic Isolation Bearings

G.P. Warn and A.S. Whittaker; MCEER-06-0011; 9/22/2006; 272 pages; $35

Conceptual Design and Experimental Investigation of Polymer Matrix Composite Infill Panels for Seismic Retrofitting

W. Jung, M. Chiewanichakorn and A.J. Aref; MCEER-06-0010; 9/21/2006; 350 pages; $60

Further Development of Tubular Eccentrically Braced Frame Links for the Seismic Retrofit of Braced Steel Truss Bridge Piers

J.W. Berman and M. Bruneau; MCEER-06-0006; 3/27/2006; 320 pages; $35

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; $25

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; $25

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; $25; The appendices from this report can be downloaded from here. These include pushover analysis, experimental results, and various comparisons of analytical and experimental results.

Seismic Retrofit of Bridge Steel Truss Piers Using a Controlled Rocking Approach

M. Pollino and M. Bruneau; MCEER-04-0011; 12/20/2004; 246 pages; $25

Scissor-Jack-Damper Energy Dissipation System

A.N. Sigaher-Boyle and M.C. Constantinou; MCEER-04-0010; 12/1/2004; 260 pages; $25

Evaluation of Accuracy of Simplified Methods of Analysis and Design of Buildings with Damping Systems for Near-Fault and for Soft-Soil Seismic Motions

E.A. Pavlou and M.C. Constantinou; MCEER-04-0008; 9/15/2004; 124 pages; $25

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; $25; The experimental results, sample input files, and analytical vs. experimental response from SAP2000 and 3D-BASIS-ME can be downloaded from here.

Development and Evaluation of Simplified Procedures for Analysis and Design of Buildings with Passive Energy Dissipation Systems - Revision 01

O.M.Ramirez, M.C.Constantinou, C.A.Kircher, A.S.Whittaker, M.W.Johnson, J.D.Gomez and C.Z. Chrysostomou; MCEER-00-0010; 11/16/2001; 510 pages; $25

Sliding Fragility of Unrestrained Equipment in Critical Facilities

W.H. Chong, T.T. Soong; MCEER-00-0005; 6/28/2000; 140 pages; $25

Design and Retrofit Methodology for Building Structures with Supplemental Energy Dissipating Systems

G.Pekcan, J.B. Mander, S.S. Chen; MCEER-99-0021; 12/31/1999; 196 pages; $25

Property Modification Factors for Seismic Isolation Bearings

M.Constantinou, P.Tsopelas, A.Kasalanati, E.Wolff; MCEER-99-0012; 7/20/1999; 204 pages; $25

Experimental Investigation and Computational Modeling of Seismic Response of a 1:4 Scale Model Steel Structure with a Load Balancing Supplemental Damping System

G.Pekcan, J.B. Mander, S.S. Chen; MCEER-99-0006; 4/2/1999; 216 pages; $25

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; $25; The experimental results from each of the systems tested can be downloaded from here.

Response History Analysis of Structures with Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipation Systems: Verification Examples for Program SAP2000

J. Scheller, M.C. Constantinou; MCEER-99-0002; 2/22/1999; 128 pages; $25; The input files for the programs used, the history of the seismic excitation and the experimental results can be downloaded from here.

Passive Energy Dissipation Systems for Structural Design and Retrofit

M.C.Constantinou, T.T.Soong, G.F.Dargush; MCEER-98-MN01; 7/31/1998; 320 pages; $25

Proceedings of the U.S.-Italy Workshop on Seismic Protective Systems for Bridges

Edited by I.M. Friedland, M.C.Constantinou; MCEER-98-0015; 11/3/1998; 474 pages; $20

Response Modification Factors for Seismically Isolated Bridges

M.C. Constantinou, J.K. Quarshie; MCEER-98-0014; 11/3/1998; 268 pages; $25

Experimental Investigation of the Dynamic Response of Two Bridges Before and After Retrofitting with Elastomeric Bearings

D.A.Wendichansky, S.S.Chen, J.B.Mander; MCEER-98-0012; 10/2/1998; 302 pages; $25

Evaluation of Simplified Methods of Analysis for Yielding Structures

P. Tsopelas, M.C. Constantinou, C.A. Kircher and A.S. Whittaker; NCEER-97-0012; 10/31/1997; 190 pages; $15

Investigation of Seismic Response of Buildings with Linear and Nonlinear Fluid Viscous Dampers

A.A. Seleemah and M.C. Constantinou; NCEER-97-0004; 5/21/1997; 302 pages; $25

Nonlinear Control Techniques for Dynamical systems with Uncertain Parameters

R. Ghanem and M. Bujakov; NCEER-96-0007; 5/27/1996; 152 pages; $15

Retofit of Non-Ductile Reinforced Concrete Frames Using Friction Dampers

R.S.Rao, P.Gergely, R.N.White; NCEER-95-0020; 12/22/1995; 190 pages; $15

Optimal Polynomial Control for Linear and Nonlinear Structures

A.K. Agrawal and J.N. Yang; NCEER-95-0019; 12/11/1995; 112 pages; $15

Experimental and Analytical Investigation of Seismic Retrofit of Structures with Supplemental Damping: Part III - Viscous Damping Walls

A.M. Reinhorn and C. Li; NCEER-95-0013; 10/1/1995; 252 pages; $20

Real-Time Structural Parameter Modification (RSPM): Development of Innervated Structures

Z.Liang, M.Tong, G.C.Lee; NCEER-95-0012; 4/11/1995; 114 pages; $15

Development and Experimental Study of Semi-Active Fluid Damping Devices for Seismic Protection of Structures

M.D.Symans, M.C.Constantinou; NCEER-95-0011; 8/3/1995; 538 pages; $25

Experimental Performance and Analytical Study of a Non-Ductile Reinforced Concrete Frame Structure Retrofitted with Elastomeric Spring Dampers

G.Pekcan, J.B.Mander, S.S.Chen; NCEER-95-0010; 7/14/1995; 156 pages; $15

Experimental & Analytical Investigation of Seismic Retrofit of Structures with Supplemental Damping: Part II - Friction Devices

C. Li and A.M. Reinhorn; NCEER-95-0009; 7/6/1995; 238 pages; $20

Nonlinear Control Algorithms for Peak Response Reduction

Z.Wu, T.Soong, V.Gattulli, R.C.Lin; NCEER-95-0004; 2/16/1995; 96 pages; $15

Experimental & Analytical Study of Low-Cycle Fatigue Behavior of Semi-Rigid Top-and-Seat Angle Connections

G.Pekcan, J.B.Mander, S.S.Chen; NCEER-95-0002; 1/5/1995; 136 pages; $15

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; $20

Experimental Verification of Acceleration Feedback Control Strategies for an Active Tendon System

S.J.Dyke, B.F.Spencer, P.Quast, M.K.Sain, D.C.Kaspari, T.T.Soong; NCEER-94-0024; 8/29/1994; 104 pages; $15

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

P.Tsopelas, M.C.Constantinou; NCEER-94-0022; 7/22/1994; 168 pages; $15

Study of Seismic Isolation Systems for Computer Floors

V.Lambrou, M.C.Constantinou; NCEER-94-0020; 7/19/1994; 216 pages; $20

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; $15

Sliding Mode Control for Seismic-Excited Linear and Nonlinear Civil Engineering Structures

J.N.Yang, J.C.Wu, A.K.Agrawal, Z.Li; NCEER-94-0017; 6/21/1994; 112 pages; $15

Seismic Performance of High-Rise Building Frames with Added Energy-Absorbing Devices

W.S.Pong, C.S.Tsai, G.C.Lee; NCEER-94-0016; 6/20/1994; 224 pages; $20

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

P.Tsopelas, M.C.Constantinou; NCEER-94-0014; 6/13/1994; 220 pages; $20

3D-BASIS-ME:Computer Program for Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Seismically Isolated Single and Multiple Structures and Liquid Storage Tanks

P.C.Tsopelas, M.C.Constantinou, A.M.Reinhorn; NCEER-94-0010; 4/12/1994; 212 pages; $20

Proceedings of the Third U.S.-Japan Workshop on Earthquake Protective Systems for Bridges

Edited by I. Buckle and I.Friedland; NCEER-94-0009; 3/31/1994; 604 pages; $25

Seismic Isolation of Multi-Story Frame Structures Using Spherical Sliding Isolation Systems

T.M.Al-Hussaini, V.A.Zayas, M.C.Constantinou; NCEER-94-0007; 3/17/1994; 180 pages; $15

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

P.Tsopelas, S.Okamoto, M.C.Constantinou, D.Ozaki, S.Fujii; NCEER-94-0002; 2/4/1994; 472 pages; $25

NCEER-Taisei Corporation Research Program on Sliding Seismic Isolation Systems for Bridges: Experimental and Analytical Study of a Friction Pendulum System (FPS)

M.C.Constantinou, P.Tsopelas, Y-S. Kim, S.Okamoto; NCEER-93-0020; 11/1/1993; 180 pages; $15

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; $15

Secondary Systems in Base-Isolated Structures: Experimental Investigation, Stochastic Response and Stochastic Sensitivity

G.D.Manolis, G.Juhn, M.C.Constantinou, A.M.Reinhorn; NCEER-90-0013; 7/1/1990; 200 pages; $15

Base Isolation of a Multi-Story Building Under a Harmonic Ground Motion - A Comparison of Performances of Various Systems

F-G. Fan, G. Ahmadi, I.G. Tadjbakhsh; NCEER-88-0010; 5/18/1988; 124 pages; $15

Practical Considerations for Structural Control: System Uncertainty, System Time Delay and Truncation of Small Control Forces

J.N. Yang and A. Akbarpour; NCEER-87-0018; 8/10/1987; 174 pages; $15

Instantaneous Optimal Control Laws for Tall Buildings Under Seismic Excitations

J.N. Yang, A. Akbarpour and P. Ghaemmaghami; NCEER-87-0007; 6/10/1987; 106 pages; $15

Experimental Evaluation of Instantaneous Optimal Algorithms for Structural Control

R.C. Lin, T.T. Soong and A.M. Reinhorn; NCEER-87-0002; 4/20/1987; 68 pages; $10

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