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RISThe Importance of Place in Communicating Climate Change to Different Facets of the American Public
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: AbstractWhile the need for action on climate change is urgent, individual-level behaviors to mitigate or adapt to the problem have not tracked with the increasing urgency for action. Place-based communication of climate ...
Using Ensemble Sensitivity Analysis to Identify Storm Characteristics Associated with Tornadogenesis in High-Resolution Simulated Supercells
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Effect of Major Design Parameters on the Seismic Performance of Bridges with Hybrid Sliding–Rocking Columns
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: This paper explores the effects of major design variables on the seismic performance of the so-called hybrid sliding–rocking (HSR) bridge columns. The HSR bridge columns are precast concrete segmental columns with internal ...
Evaluation of Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Frame Buildings with Retrofitted Columns
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: In the US, ASCE/SEI 41 serves as the primary standard for the seismic evaluation of existing buildings, as well as for retrofit design. In this study, 3-, 6-, and 9-story nonductile reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings, ...
Evaluation of Technologies for Road Profile Capture, Analysis, and Evaluation
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Many transportation agencies in the United States are transitioning to using the International Roughness Index (IRI) in pavement smoothness evaluation as part of an incentive/disincentive program for contractors paving ...
Snow-Induced Building Failures
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This study examines 1,029 snow-induced building failure incidents in the United States between 1989 and 2009 and 91 international incidents between 1979 and 2009. Incidents were identified through newspaper archives, ...
Vulnerability of Reinforced-Concrete-Frame Buildings and Their Occupants in the 2009 L’Aquila, Italy, Earthquake
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Reinforced-concrete-frame buildings, particularly midrise multifamily condominium structures, experienced significant damage in the 2009 L’Aquila, Italy earthquake. The most frequently observed damage was cracking and ...
Evaluating Multiobjective Outcomes for Hazard Resilience and Sustainability from Enhanced Building Seismic Design Decisions
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This study investigates the idea that green buildings should be designed to withstand higher extreme loads (loads associated with earthquakes or other hazards) to reduce the environmental impacts associated with posthazard ...
Influence of Prefabricated Vertical Drains on the Seismic Performance of Structures Founded on Liquefiable Soils
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Prefabricated vertical drains (PVDs) are commonly used to mitigate the liquefaction hazard and its consequences. However, the influence of enhanced drainage on the response and performance of soil, foundation, and structure ...
Impact of Spatial Variations in Permeability of Liquefiable Deposits on Seismic Performance of Structures and Effectiveness of Drains
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Sand deposits are often stratified with thin layers of low-permeability silt. Previous studies have shown that the presence of sharp variations in permeability could slow down the dissipation of earthquake-induced excess ...