- Author
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Marshall, R. D.
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Phan, L. T.
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Celebi, M.
- Title
- Measurement of Structural Response Characteristics of Full-Scale Buildings: Selection of Structures.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standrds and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA
- Report
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NISTIR 4511
February 1991
24 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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buildings
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earthquakes
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instrumentation
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dynamic response
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field measurements
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structural dynamics
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structural systems
- Abstract
- This report describes the selection of existing building structures for subsequent field measurements of low-level ambient vibrations. By comparing measurement results with previously recorded high-level responses, it is anticipated that guidance can be developed for improved measurement practice. The buildings selected for this effort represent a cross-section of contemporary structural systems and materials, foundation types, and a range of building heights and aspect ratios. Each building was subjected to strong shaking during the Loma Prieta Earthquake of October 17, 1989.