Ambassador Program at Howard University overview

11 Apr 2013 | Learning Objects | Contributor(s): Indira Sirjue, Valencia Tayler, Samrakshak Lamichhane, NEES EOT

A power point presentation outlining the activities of the Ambassador Program at Howard University.

http://nees.org/resources/5811

Wave absorbing-boundary method in seismic centrifuge simulation of vertical free-field ground motion

26 Mar 2013 | Citations | Contributor(s): Mahdi Soudkhah, R.Y.S. Pak

An evaluation of the method of experimental seismic simulation of coupled horizontal and vertical free-field ground motion by wave-absorbing boundary and centrifuge modeling is presented. By …

http://nees.org/resources/5712

HYBRID TESTING IN NEESR PROJECTS

08 Jan 2013 | Active Documents | Contributor(s): Xiaoyun Shao, Chelsea Anne Griffith

Hybrid testing, as an advanced seismic response simulation method, combines experimental physical models with analytical numerical models; its versatility and capability of testing …

http://nees.org/resources/5414

K'NEX Earthquake Engineering Program for 4th & 6th Grade Students

13 Dec 2012 | Learning Objects | Contributor(s): Heidi Tremayne (Faison)

The Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER) and nees@berkeley, an equipment site of the George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation at the University of …

http://nees.org/resources/5363

Effect of Earthquakes on Nonstructural Elements and Effects on Structural Bracing on the system

07 Nov 2012 | Learning Objects | Contributor(s): Catherine Ellen French, NEES EOT

This learning module was developed at the University of Minnesota. It contains background information from FEMA on how to identify vulnerable nonstructural elements that are likely to cause injury or …

http://nees.org/resources/5233

Dynamic Properties of Sandy and Gravelly Soils

02 Nov 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): Farn-Yuh Menq

A two-part study was undertaken to evaluate the dynamic properties of nonplastic sandy and gravelly soils. The first part involved the development of a large-scale, multi-mode, free-free resonant …

http://nees.org/resources/5184

Tsunami in a Bottle

16 Oct 2012 | Learning Objects | Contributor(s): NEES EOT

This activity is one of several in a basic curriculum designed to increase student knowledge about earthquake science and preparedness. The activities can be done at any time in the weeks leading up …

http://nees.org/resources/5049

K-12 Seismic Design Competition

09 Oct 2012 | Learning Objects | Contributor(s): Kelly Doyle, NEES EOT

This activity introduces K-12 students to earthquake engineering concepts by allowing them to build structures and test them on an educational shake table.  The competition is broken down into four …

http://nees.org/resources/5002

Adaptive Reuse of Concrete Cladding Panels

07 Aug 2012 | Poster | Contributor(s): Kurt Michael McMullin, Eugenia L Tai

A NEES project focused on the seismic behavior of precast concretecladding panels generally used as building facades, also known as the PathwaysResearch Project, has just recently completed the …

http://nees.org/resources/4843

Introduction to seismic fitness

03 Jun 2012 | Learning Objects | Contributor(s): Valentin Shustov

The term Seismic fitness stands for ability of buildings or civil engineering structures to perform their basic operational functions with seismic risk limited to acceptable level. Seismic fitness …

http://nees.org/resources/4450

Blinky Bug

23 Mar 2012 | Multimedia | Contributor(s): Keith T Adams, Pamela McClure, NEES EOT

This little earthquake detector can be made with $5 of electronics. Designed by Keith Adams.

http://nees.org/resources/4338

RAPID: Impact of Debris Generated from the 2011 Tohoku, Japan Tsunami

09 Feb 2012 | Poster | Contributor(s): Clay Naito, Dan Cox, Ron Riggs

On March 11, 2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake occurred off the northeast coast of Honshu, Japan. nbsp; The Tohoku Earthquake, as it is now known, was focused in the subduction zone plate boundary …

http://nees.org/resources/4268

RAPID: The Tohoku Catastrophe: Volunteers and Non-Profit Organizations in Post-Kobe Japan

09 Feb 2012 | Poster | Contributor(s): Alex Greer

nbsp; Following Quarantelli (2000, 2005), catastrophes are significantly different types of events from disasters, especially in their response and consequences. In fact, relatively few …

http://nees.org/resources/4254

RAPID Christchurch: Data Collection on Performance of Wood Diaphragms

07 Feb 2012 | Poster | Contributor(s): Roberto Leon

The objective of this project is to collect data on the performance unreinforced masonry (URM) construction during the Feb. 22, 2011 Christchurch (New Zealand) earthquake. Specifically, the project …

http://nees.org/resources/4223

ProvenRobots.com – Potential Solution for High Tech Disasters

03 Feb 2012 | Poster | Contributor(s): Mark Haley

o Analytical Software Inc. (President, Professor Mark Haley) funded by National Science Foundation (NSF), added potential autonomous capabilities to the Packbot,key robot operating inside Fukushima. …

http://nees.org/resources/4168

Forensic Analysis of Eccentrically Braced Fracture in the 22nd February, 2011 Christchurch Earthquake

31 Jan 2012 | Poster | Contributor(s): Amit Kanvinde

nbsp; A detailed forensic analysis of field fractures of Eccentrically Braced Frames (EBFs) is presented. These fractures, which occurred during the February 22, 2011 Christchurch, New Zealand …

http://nees.org/resources/4143

Fault Slip - Grades 4-5

29 Nov 2011 | Learning Objects | Contributor(s): Sandra Seale, Joe Paul Trudeau, NEES EOT

Students will learn data interpretation and about earthquakes through the use of the Quake Catcher Network (QCN) device and a gritted surface models fault slip. K-12 Earthquake Activity Teaching …

http://nees.org/resources/3839

Mountains and Sedimentary Rock

29 Nov 2011 | Learning Objects | Contributor(s): Sandra Seale, Hanna Vincent, NEES EOT

Explore how moving continental plates can form mountains using a simple experiment with sand and flour. Why do mountains and some hills have layered rocks in them? Standards: National Science …

http://nees.org/resources/3918

South America and Africa Puzzle

29 Nov 2011 | Learning Objects | Contributor(s): Sandra Seale, Hanna Vincent, NEES EOT

See how well South America and Africa fit together! I wonder why that is..... Do you think that the two continents were once next to each other? National Science Standards: K-4 Content Standard …

http://nees.org/resources/3916

Understanding How Earthquakes Affect the Built Environment: Day 4

13 Oct 2011 | Learning Objects | Contributor(s): Amy Cerato, NEES EOT

This engineering educational module on the behavior of piles in soft clays during earthquake loading seeks to introduce engineering as a viable career to 5th-8th graders and teach students how …

http://nees.org/resources/3691