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    Structural Engineer Newsletter Issue #10
    A monthly publication of TheStructuralEngineer.info - Center for Integrating Information on Structural Engineering
    April 2008

    Greetings

    Welcome to the 10th Issue of the monthly Structural Engineering Newsletter which brings you numerous additional resources.

    The Online Structural Engineeering Library is now approaching 700 resources, making this database one of a kind. We welcome any feedback as well as contributions to the database, or ideas for future features of the website that may be useful to you.

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    Online Structural Engineering Library

    A collection of publications available on the internet at no cost. (Currently 670 different recources in 19 sections).

    New Additions:

    Structural Analysis & Control

    C. Li and R. Borja, (2005). Finite Element Formulation of Poro-Elasticity Suitable for Large Deformation Dynamic Analysis. Report TR147. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    Chao-Hua Lin and R.I. Borja, (2000). Dynamic Theory of Mixtures and Its Finite Element Implementation for Nonlinear Analysis of Ground Motion Induced by Seismic Shaking. Report TR137. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    Steel Structures

    Wei-Ming Chi and Gregory G. Deierlein, (2000). Integration of Analytical Investigations on the Fracture Behavior of Welded Moment Resisting Connections. Report TR136. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    Cold Formed Steel Structures

    M.T. Mahmood, C.M. Thong, C.S. Tan, (2005). Performance Of Locally Produced Cold-Formed Steel Sections for Roof Truss System. Jurnal Teknologi B, 42 (B). pp. 11-28.

    Composite Structures

    P.P. Cordova and G.G. Deierlein, (2005). Validation of the Seismic Performance of Composite RCS Frames: Full-Scale Testing, Analytical Modeling, and Seismic Design. Report TR155. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    S.S. Mehanny and G.G. Deierlein, (2000). Modeling of Assessment of Seismic Performance of Composite Frames with Reinforced Concrete Columns and Steel Beams. Report TR135. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    Masonry Structures

    Jocelyn Paquette and Michel Bruneau, (1999). Seismic Resistance of Full-Scale Single Story Brick Masonry Building Specimen. 8th North American Masonry Conference, June 6 - 9, 1999, Austin, Texas, USA. Available from Michel Bruneau home page.

    A.T. Vermeltfoort, (2001). Analysis and Experiments of Masonry Arches. Historical Constructions, P.B. Lourenco, P. Roca (Eds.), Guimaraes, 2001, pp. 489 - 498.

    Seismic Design

    Durgesh C. Rai, (2000). Future Trends in Earthquake- Resistant Design of Structures. Current Science, Special Section: Seismology 2000, Vol. 79, No. 9, November 2000.

    S.N. Bhattacharya and R.S. Dattatrayam, (2000). Recent Advances in Seismic Instrumentation and Data Interpretation in India. Current Science, Special Section: Seismology 2000, Vol. 79, No. 9, November 2000.

    John G. Anderson, James N. Brune, Rasool Anooshehpoor and Shean-Der Ni, (2000). New Ground Motion Data and Concepts in Seismic Hazard Analysis. Current Science, Special Section: Seismology 2000, Vol. 79, No. 9, November 2000.

    Japan Society of Civil Engineers, (2007). Indonesia- Japan Joint Seminar on Mapping-Out Strategies for Better Seismic Disaster Mitigation. Available from JSCE website.

    H. Aslani and E. Miranda, (2005). Probabilistic Earthquake Loss Estimation and Loss Disaggregation in Buildings. Report TR157. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    C.B. Haselton and G.G. Deierlein, (2007). Assessing Seismic Collapse Safety of Modern Reinforced Concrete Moment Frame Buildings. Report TR156. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    J. Ruiz-Garcia and E. Miranda, (2005). Performance- Based Assessment of Existing Structures Accounting for Residual Displacements. Report TR153. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    L.F. Ibarra and H. Krawinkler, (2005). Global Collapse of Frame Structures under Seismic Excitations. Report TR152. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    D. Vamvatsikos and C.A. Cornell, (2005). Seismic Perfomance, Capacity and Reliability of Structures as Seen Through Incremental Dynamic Analysis. Report TR151. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    S.A. King, A.S. Kiremidjian, P. Sarabandi, and D. Pachakis, (2005). Correlation of Observed Building Performance with Measured Ground Motion. Report TR148. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    B. Alavi and H. Krawinkler, (2001). Effects of Near- Fault Ground Motions on Frame Structures. Report TR138. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    L.R. Barroso and H. A. Smith, (1999). Performance Evaluation of Vibration Controlled Steel Structures under Seismic Loading. Report No. 133. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    A. Gupta and H. Krawinkler, (1999). Seismic Demands for Performance Evaluation of Steel Moment Resisting Frame Structures. Report No. 132. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    Ali A.K. Al-Ali and H. Krawinkler, (1998). Effects of Vertical Irregularities on Seismic Behavior of Building Structures. Report No. 130. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    Earthquake & Tsunami Reports

    Algeria:

    Algeria Boumerdes Earthquake May 21, 2003 - Short Report. 1st Reconnaissance Team from JAEE, JSCE, JGS, & AIJ. Yozo GOTO, NIED-EDM Kawasaki Laboratory, Takashi TAZOH, Institute of Technology, Shimizu Corporation. Available from Japan Society of Civil Engineers.

    India:

    The 2001 Kutch Earthquake, Gujarat State, India - Investigation into Damage to Civil Engineering Structures. Available from Japan Society of Civil Engineers.

    Indonesia:

    Provisional Report of the May 27, 2006 Mid Java Earthquake, Indonesia. Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Institute of Japan.

    The Damaged induced by Sumatra Earthquake and associated Tsunami of December 26, 2004. A Report of the Reconnaissance Team of Japan Society of Civil Engineers.

    Iran:

    Preliminary Report on December 26, 2003 Iran Bam Earthquake. Prepared by JSCE Iran Bam Earthquake Disaster Investigation Team.

    Provisional Report of the June 22, 2002, Changureh (Avaj) Earthquake, Iran. Available from Japan Society of Civil Engineers.

    Mexico:

    S. Suzuki and A.S. Kiremidjian, (1986). The Mexico Earthquake of September 1985 - A Preliminary Report. Report TR77. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    Peru:

    The June 23, 2001 Atico Earthquake, Peru. Available from Japan Society of Civil Engineers.

    Taiwan:

    Ji-Ji (Taiwan) Earthquake. Investigate into Damage to Civil Engineering Structures. Available from Japan Society of Civil Engineers.

    Turkey:

    O. Aydan , R. Ulusay, M. Miyajima, (2003). The Bingol Earthquake of May 1, 2003. Japan Society of Civil Engineers.

    Kocaeli (Turkey) Earthquake. Investigate into Damage to Civil Engineering Structures. Available from Japan Society of Civil Engineers.

    Wind Effects on Structures

    H.C.J. Lai and A.S. Kiremidjian, (1993). Wind Hazard Analysis in Hurricane-Prone Regions. Report TR110. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

    Non Destructive Testing

    Lanbo Liu and Tieshuan Guo, (2005). Seismic non- destructive testing on a reinforced concrete bridge column using tomographic imaging techniques. Journal of Geophysics and Engineering, Nanjing Institute of Physics Publishing, pp. 23-31. Available from Institute of Physics.

    Non-destructive Testing for Plant Life Assessment, (2005). Training Course Series No. 26. International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna.

    Guidebook on non-destructive testing of concrete structures, (2002). Training Course Series No. 17. International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna.

    Guidebook for the Fabrication of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Test Specimens, (2001). Training Course Series No. 13. International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna.

    Fatigue

    A.M. Kanvinde and G.G. Deierlein, (2004). Micromechanical Simulation of Earthquake-Induced Fracture in Steel Structures. Report TR145. The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford University.

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    Educational Structural Websites

    A collection of educational websites on specific subjects of the structural engineering field. (A total of 88 resources available in 16 categories).

    New Additions:

    Earthquake Engineering

    Earthquake Quiz: Available from Florida International University.

    Earthquake Quiz: Available from California Institute of Technology.

    General

    Craig E. Barnes, (2007). The Changing Face of Structural Engineering Education. NCSEA 2007 Annual Conference. Available from National Council of Structural Engineers Associations.

    Clifford Schwinger, (2007). Quality Assurance For Structural Engineering Firms: Tips, Techniques & Strategies. NCSEA 2007 Annual Conference. Available from National Council of Structural Engineers Associations.

    CFRP Failure Videos. Available from School of Civil & Construction Engineering, Oregon State University. Corvallis, OR.

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    Events in Structural Engineering

    GRC 2008 Congress of the International Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete Association. 20-23 April, 2008. The Dorint Don Giovanni Hotel, Prague.

    2008 Concrete Bridge Conference (HPC - Safe, Affordable, and Efficient). 04-07 May, 2008. Hyatt Regency, St. Louis, Missouri.

    National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) - 16th Annual Conference. 23-25 October, 2008. Cleveland, OH.

    The Eleventh East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering & Construction (EASEC-11). 19- 21 November, 2008. Taipei International Convention Center (TICC).

    2009 World of Concrete (WOC 2009). 02-06 February, 2009. Las Vegas Convention Center.

    Structures Congress'09. 30 April - 02 May, 2009. Austin, Texas.

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