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CCEER-91-1: Dynamic Testing and the Analysis of the Flamingo Road Interchange
(1991-02-01)The project presented in this report involved a brief study of the vertical dynamic characteristics of the old Flamingo Road Interchange located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The interchange consists of two parallel, side-by-side ... -
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CCEER-91-2: Soil-Foundation-Structure Behavior at the Oakland Outer Harbor Wharf
(1991-07-01)This paper discusses the use of CSMIP records at Oakland Outer Harbor Wharf (along with records from Yerba Buena and Treasure Island) to study the free-field motions at Oakland Outer Harbor, both at shallow depth and to ... -
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CCEER-91-3: Seismic Lateral and Rotational Pile Foundation Stiffnesses at Cypress
(1991-08-01)The Cypress Viaduct, located some 60 miles from the earthquake epicenter, suffered catastrophic structural damage during the 5 to 10 seconds of strong shaking of the Loma Prieta earthquake of October 17, 1989. While much ... -
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CCEER-91-4: A Study of Protective Overlays for Highway Bridge Decks in Nevada, with Emphasis on Polyester-Styrene Polymer Concrete
(1991-10-01)A major problem facing state and federal highway departments is the deterioration of bridge decks due to the corrosion of reinforcing steel. Polyester-styrene polymer concrete overlays provide durable and wear-resistant ... -
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CCEER-91-5: Laboratory Studies of Polyester-Styrene Polymer Concrete Engineering Properties
(1991-11-01)The deterioration of bridge decks, due to the corrosion of reinforcing steel, is a major problem in the United States. Previous investigation has shown that polyester-styrene polymer concrete overlays can provide effective ... -
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CCEER-92-1: Scale Model Testing of One-Way Reinforced Concrete Pier Hinges Subject to Combined Axial Force, Shear and Flexure
(1992-03-01)This report presents the results of the second phase of an ongoing study at the University of Nevada, Reno. This phase involved laboratory and analytical evaluation of one-way reinforced concrete pier hinges subjected to ... -
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CCEER-92-3: A Study of Prestress Changes in A Post-Tensioned Bridge During the First 30 Months
(1992-04-01)A post-tensioned, simply-supported, concrete bridge structure in northern Nevada was instrumented in 1988 during construction, and the variation of its response was monitored over a 30-month period. The measured data ... -
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CCEER-92-4: Effects of Axial Force on Frequency of Prestressed Concrete Bridges
(1992-08-01)The purpose of the study presented in this report was determine if vibration frequencies of prestressed concrete member can be used to establish prestress losses. A post-tensioned concrete bridge (called the Golden Valley ... -
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CCEER-92-2: Basic Behavior of Composite Sections Made of Concrete Slabs and Graphite Epoxy Beams
(1992-08-01)This research presents the analytical and experimental study of the basic behavior of composite sections made of concrete slabs and graphite/epoxy beams. The study also includes the testing of bond between concrete and ... -
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CCEER-92-6: Liquefaction and Residual Strength of Loose Sands from Drained Triaxial Tests
(1992-09-01)The state of knowledge with regard to static and cyclic liquefaction has progressed tremendously since the mid-1960s. In fact, it is generally accepted, based on the steady-state concepts of Casagrande, Castro,and Poulos ... -
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CCEER-92-6-A: Liquefaction and Residual Strength of Sands from Drained Triaxial Tests
(1992-09-01)The state of knowledge with regard to static and cyclic liquefaction has progressed tremendously since the mid-1960s. In fact, it is generally accepted, based on the steady-state concepts of Casagrande, Castro, and Poulos ... -
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CCEER-92-5: Response of Layered Deposits to Traveling Surface Pressure Waves
(1992-09-01)The response of a soil deposit subjected to moving surface pressure loads is of interest in various areas of engineering and physics. The free field response is required in the design of blast structures. Most of the ... -
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CCEER-92-8: An Evaluation of the Current Caltrans Seismic Restrainer Design Method
(1992-10-01)The primary objective of this study was to develop an understanding of the implications of the current Caltrans hinge restrainer design procedure. Two aspects of the problem were studied. One was the effects of changing ... -
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CCEER-92-7: Some Thoughts Regarding the Improvement of the University of Nevada, Reno's National Academic Standing
(1992-10-06)Based on data for America's Best Colleges compiled by U.S. News and World Report, it can be shown that University of Nevada, Reno could increase its national academic ranking by being more selective in choosing its freshman ... -
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CCEER-92-11: Economic Impact of Passage of Spent Fuel Traffic on Two Bridges in Northeast Nevada
(1992-12-01)The transportation of spent nuclear fuel across Nevada to the proposed repository site in the southern part of the state could significantly affect the infrastructure system in Nevada. One of the major classes of structures ... -
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CCEER-93-2: Evaluation of the Response of the Aptos Creek Bridge During the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake
(1993-01-01)This report is one of a series that results from the study "Evaluation of the Effects of the Seismic Retrofitting on the Earthquake Response of Highway Bridges." Aptos Creek bridge suffered some damage during the Loma ... -
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CCEER-92-9: Effect of Hinge Restrainers on the Response of the Madrone Drive Undercrossing During the Loma Prieta Earthquake
(1993-02-01)One of the most common seismic retrofitting techniques employed by the California Department of Transportation in recent years is the use of longitudinal restrainer cable systems. The Madrone Drive Undercrossing was ... -
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CCEER-92-10: Laboratory Studies of Polyester Concrete: Compressive Strength at Elevated Temperatures and Following Temperature Cycling, Bond Strength to Portland Cement Concrete, and Modulus of Elasticity
(1993-02-01)A major cause of highway bridge deck deterioration is the widespread use of deicing salts to keep roads free of snow and ice in the winter. Chloride, water, and oxygen infiltration into the deck results in corrosion of the ... -
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CCEER-93-1: Behavior, Design, and Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete One-way Bridge Column Hinges
(1993-03-01)This report describes an experimental and analytical investigation of one-way reinforced concrete hinges, frequently used at the base of highway bridge columns, when subjected to axial compression, shear, and uniaxial ... -
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CCEER-93-8: Vulnerability Assessment of Masonry in the Reno-Carson City Urban Corridor
(1993-05-01)Earthquakes can produce severe structural damage to certain types of buildings. One type of structure frequently mentioned in damage reports are masonry buildings. A masonry building is a building built using bricks, or ...