Proceedings of the PRC-US Earthquake Engineering Forum for Young Researchers

Edited by G.C. Lee and X.Z. Qi

MCEER-07-0010 | 06/08/2007 | 0 pages

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Keywords: Seismic performance.  United States.  China.  Fiber reinforced polymers (FRP).  Bridges.  Liquefaction.  Real-time hybrid simulations.  Vulnerability.  Predictions.  Seismic reliability analyses.  Buckling-restrained braces (BRB).  Emergency preparedness.  Vibrations.  Structural control.  Strengthening.  Damage detection.  Soil conditions.

Abstract: From May 27-June 7, 2006, about 25 young researchers from the United States and China participated in the PRC-US Earthquake Engineering Forum for Young Researchers.  The purpose of the Forum was to establish professional opportunities and foster long-term partnerships in the form of continued technical communications and research collaboration.  The CD-ROM includes: proceedings from the event; background about the PRC-US Young Researchers Program; the Forum agenda; 23 papers; and a photo gallery.