Earthquake Engineering Research Laboratory

Graduate Alumni

Nonlinear Analysis of Pacoima Dam with Spatially Nonuniform Ground Motion

Alves, Steven Wayne ・ PhD ・ 2005

Advisor: Hall, John F.

Creating the Virtual Seismologist: Developments in Ground Motion Characterization and Seismic Early Warning

Cua, Georgia B. ・ PhD ・ 2005

Advisor: Heaton, Thomas H.

Modern Digital Seismology: Instrumentation, and Small Amplitude Studies in the Engineering World

Clinton, John Francis ・ PhD ・ 2004

Advisor: Heaton, Thomas H.

Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Analysis of Tall Irregular Steel Buildings Subject to Strong Ground Motion

Krishnan, Swaminathan ・ PhD ・ 2004

Advisor: Hall, John F.

Dynamic Characteristics of Woodframe Buildings

Camelo, Vanessa Sabrina ・ PhD ・ 2003

Advisor: Beck, James L.; Hall, John F.

A Statistical Approach to Equivalent Linearization with Application to Performance-Based Engineering

Guyader, Andrew Charles ・ PhD ・ 2003

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

Model Selection, Identification and Robust Control for Dynamical Systems

Yuen, Ka-Veng ・ PhD ・ 2002

Advisor: Beck, James L.

On the Solution of First Excursion Problems by Simulation with Applications to Probabilistic Seismic Performance Assessment

Au, Siu-Kui ・ PhD ・ 2001

Advisor: Beck, James L.

Finite-Element Simulations of Earthquakes

Aagaard, Brad Thomas ・ PhD ・ 2000

Advisor: Hall, John F.

Structural Design under Seismic Risk Using Multiple Performance Objectives

Irfanoglu, Ayhan ・ PhD ・ 2000

Advisor: Beck, James L.

Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Inelastic Analysis of Steel Moment-Frame Buildings Damaged by Earthquake Excitations

Carlson, Anders Elof ・ PhD ・ 1999

Advisor: Hall, John F.

Probabilistic Robust Control: Theory and Applications

May, Bennett Scott ・ PhD ・ 1998

Advisor: Beck, James L.

Optimal Design of Building Structures Using Genetic Algorithms

Chan, Eduardo ・ PhD ・ 1997

Advisor: Beck, James L.

Earthquake Response of Steel Braces and Braced Steel Frames

Gan, Wenshui ・ PhD ・ 1997

Advisor: Hall, John F.

Response Control of Structural Systems Using Semi-Actively Controlled Interactions

Hayen, Jeffrey Clyde ・ PhD ・ 1996

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

On the Dynamic Response of Nonlinear Uncertain Systems

Huang, Ching-Tung ・ PhD ・ 1996

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

Near-Field Ground Motion from the Landers Earthquake

Chen, Xiaodong ・ Engineering Degree ・ 1995

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.; Hudson, Donald E.; Heaton, Thomas H.

Investigation of Base-Isolated Structures During Recent Earthquakes and Computer Simulations Utilizing Near-Source Long-Period Ground Motions

Halling, Marvin Wilford ・ PhD ・ 1995

Advisor: Hall, John F.

Mode-Like Properties and Identification of Nonlinear Vibrating Systems

Huang, Liping ・ PhD ・ 1995

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

Nonlinear seismic behaviour of steel planar moment-resisting frames

Challa, Venkata Ramana Murty ・ PhD ・ 1992

Advisor: Hall, John F.

Fundamental Problems in the Application of Structural Identification Procedures to Damage Detection

Beck, Robert Teran ・ PhD ・ 1991

Advisor: Beck, James L.

Treatment of Model Uncertainties in Structural Dynamics

Katafygiotis, Lambros Solon ・ PhD ・ 1991

Advisor: Beck, James L.

Stochastic Characterization of Strong Ground Motion and Applications to Structural Response

Papadimitriou, Konstantinos ・ PhD ・ 1991

Advisor: Beck, James L.

Nonstationary Response of Structures and its Application to Earthquake Engineering

Hou, Zhikun ・ PhD ・ 1990

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

Dynamic Response of Structures with Uncertain Parameters

Jensen, Hector A. ・ PhD ・ 1990

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

Accelerogram Processing Using Reliability Bounds and Optimal Correction Methods

Levine, Marie-Bernard P. ・ PhD ・ 1990

Advisor: Beck, James L.

Experimental Investigation of the Nonlinear Seismic Response of Concrete Gravity Dams

Donlon, William Patrick, Jr. ・ PhD ・ 1989

Advisor: Hall, John F.

Nonlinear Earthquake Response of Concrete Gravity Dam Systems

El-Aidi, Bahaa ・ PhD ・ 1989

Advisor: Hall, John F.

Effect of Nonuniform Seismic Input on Arch Dams

Nowak, Paul Scott ・ PhD ・ 1989

Advisor: Hall, John F.

Nonlinear Seismic Analysis of Arch Dams

Dowling, Michael John ・ PhD ・ 1988

Advisor: Hall, John F.

Experimental and Finite Element Studies of a Large Arch Dam

Durón, Ziyad Hassan ・ PhD ・ 1988

Advisor: Hall, John F.

Peng, Chia-Yen ・ PhD ・ 1988

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

Modeling and Identification in Structural Dynamics

Jayakumar, Paramsothy ・ PhD ・ 1987

Advisor: Beck, James L.

The Response of Stick-Slip Systems to Random Seismic Excitation

Moser, Michael Anthony ・ PhD ・ 1987

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

Some Observations on the Random Response of Hysteretic Systems

Paparizos, Leonidas G. ・ PhD ・ 1987

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

Analysis of Unanchored Liquid Storage Tanks under Seismic Loads

Peek, Ralf ・ PhD ・ 1986

Advisor: Jennings, Paul C.

A Simple Strain-Space Plasticity Model for Clays

Chelvakumar, Kasivisvanathan ・ PhD ・ 1985

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

System Identification of Hysteretic Structures

Cifuentes, Arturo O. ・ PhD ・ 1985

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.; Jennings, Paul C.

Cumulative Damage of Structures Subjected to Response Spectrum Consistent Random Processes

Jeong, Garrett Duane ・ PhD ・ 1985

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

A Model for the Rigid Body Motions of Skew Bridges

Maragakis, Emmanuel ・ PhD ・ 1985

Advisor: Jennings, Paul C.

Dynamic Response of a Partially Embedded Bar Under Transverse Excitations

Pak, Ronald Y.S. ・ PhD ・ 1985

Advisor: Jennings, Paul C.

Investigation of Local Geology Effects on Strong Earthquake Ground Motions

Huang, Moh-jiann ・ PhD ・ 1984

Advisor: Housner, George W.

Analytical Models for the Dynamics of Buildings

Jain, Sudhir Kumar ・ PhD ・ 1983

Advisor: Jennings, Paul C.

Experimental Observations of the Effect of Foundation Embedment on Structural Response

Lin, Albert Niu ・ PhD ・ 1982

Advisor: Jennings, Paul C.

Silent Boundary Methods for Transient Wave Analysis

Cohen, Martin ・ PhD ・ 1981

Advisor: Jennings, Paul C.

Vortex-Induced Vibrations of Structures

Hall, Shawn Anthony ・ PhD ・ 1981

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

A Linearization Technique for the Dynamic Response of Nonlinear Continua

Krousgrill, Charles Morton ・ PhD ・ 1981

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

Development of Finite Element Procedures for Fluid-Structure Interaction

Liu, Wing Kam ・ PhD ・ 1981

Advisor: Hughes, Thomas J. R.

Dynamic Analyses of Liquid Storage Tanks

Haroun, Medhat Ahmed ・ PhD ・ 1980

Advisor: Housner, George W.

Frequency Domain Identification of Structural Models from Earthquake Record

McVerry, Graeme Haynes ・ PhD ・ 1980

Advisor: Jennings, Paul C.

Determining Models of Structures from Earthquake Records

Beck, James Leslie ・ PhD ・ 1979

Advisor: Jennings, Paul C.

Some Observations on the Random Response of Linear and Nonlinear Dynamical Systems

Mason, Alfred Barr ・ PhD ・ 1979

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

A Study of the Vibrational Characteristics of Two Multistory Buildings

Foutch, Douglas Allen ・ PhD ・ 1977

Advisor: Jennings, Paul C.

The Earthquake Response of Deteriorating Systems

Gates, Nathan Craig ・ PhD ・ 1977

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

Linearization Techniques for Non-Linear Dynamical Systems

Spanos, Polihronis Thomas Dimitrios ・ PhD ・ 1977

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

Computer Simulation of Surface Water Hydrology and Salinity with an Application to Studies of Colorado River Management

Jensen, Arthur R. ・ PhD ・ 1976

Advisor: List, E. John; Morgan, James J.

The Steady-State Response of Multidegree-of-Freedom Systems with a Spatially Localized Nonlinearity

Miller, Richard Keith ・ PhD ・ 1976

Advisor: Iwan, Wilfred D.

Engineering Studies of the San Fernando Earthquake

Crouse, Charles Brian ・ PhD ・ 1974

Advisor: Jennings, Paul C.

Studies in the Statics and Dynamics of Simple Cable Systems

Irvine, Hilary Max ・ Engineering Degree ・ 1974

Advisor: Jennings, Paul C.; Caughey, Thomas Kirk

Earthquake-Induced Soil Pressures on Structures

Wood, John Holm ・ PhD ・ 1973

Advisor: Housner, George W.

Investigation of Earthquake and Microtremor Ground Motions

Udwadia, Firdaus Erach ・ PhD ・ 1972

Advisor: Hudson, Donald E.

Response and Failure of Structures Under Stationary Random Excitation

Adu, Randolph Ademola ・ PhD ・ 1971

Advisor: Housner, George W.

Earthquake Response of Building-Foundation Systems

Bielak, Jacobo ・ PhD ・ 1971

Advisor: Jennings, Paul C.

Hoerner, John Brent ・ PhD ・ 1971

Advisor: Jennings, Paul C.

Dynamic Analysis of Coupled Shear Walls and Sandwich Beams

Skattum, Knut Sverre ・ PhD ・ 1971

Advisor: Jennings, Paul C.