Fifth NEES Annual Meeting - June 19-21, 2007 — Snowbird, Utah Snowbird, Utah Snowbird, Utah George E. Brown, Jr.n
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Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Continental Breakfast

Meeting Opening and Welcome Session
Moderator: Clifford Roblee, NEES Consortium, Inc. [PDF]

Welcome Address on NEES Developments
Roberto Leon, Georgia Institute of Technology [PDF] [Watch Now]

Welcome Address on NEES Research Funding
Joy Pauschke, National Science Foundation [PDF] [Watch Now]

Opening Plenary: Identifying Needs & Challenges in Practice

Moderator: Ronald L. Mayes, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

Seismic Research Needs in the Oil and Gas Industry with an Emphasis on Offshore Platforms
Edward Clukey, BP [PDF] [Watch Now]

Research Needs in Steel Structures
Jim Malley, Degenkolb & Associates [PDF] [Watch Now]

Research Needs in Concrete Buildings
Ron Klemencic, Magnusson Klemencic Associates [PDF] [Watch Now]

Research Needs in Masonry Buildings
Greg Kingsley, KL & A [PDF] [Watch Now]

Research Needs in Wood Buildings
Kelly Cobeen, Cobeen & Associates [PDF] [Watch Now]

Research Needs Identified in FEMA ATC 58 Project: Performance Based Design Requirements
Craig Comartin, Comartin & Associates [PDF] [Watch Now]

Plenary Session: Next Generation Research & Experimental Techniques
Moderator: Marc Eberhard, University of Washington

Lifeline Response to Earthquake Ground Rupture
Tom O'Rourke, Cornell University [PDF] [Watch Now]

Shake Table Testing of a Full-Scale Woodframe Building
Andre Filiatraut, State University of New York at Buffalo [PDF] [Watch Now]

Remote Participation in NEES Experimental Research: a Researcher's Experience with Telepresence Tools
Sri Sritharan, Iowa State University [PDF] [Watch Now]

Luncheon: Accomplishments & Future Direction of EERCs
Moderator: Clifford Roblee, NEES Consortium, Inc.

Amr Elnashai [PDF]
MAE; Jack Moehle [PDF]
PEER; Michel Bruneau MCEER [PDF]


Breakout Session 1: Experimental Controls & Data Modeling
Moderator: Rigoberto Burgueño, Michigan State University

Elements of Experimental Characterization and Modeling of UCSD-NEES Shake Table
Ozgur Ozcelik, University of California, San Diego [PDF]

Analysis and Comparison of Actuator Delay Compensation Methods for Real-Time Testing
Cheng Chen and James M. Ricles, Lehigh University

A Data Model for Large-Scale Structural Laboratory Experiments Developed at the Real-Time Multi-Directional (RTMD) Testing Facility at the ATLSS Center at Lehigh University
Thomas Marullo, Lehigh University [PDF]

Breakout Session 1: Innovations in Structural Research I
Moderator: Craig Comartin, CDComartin, Inc.

Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering
Gregory Deierlein, Stanford University [PDF]

Application of Seismic Protection Systems to Woodframed Buildings: Full-Scale Testing and Field Implementation
Michael Symans, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute [PDF]

Centrifuge Modeling of New Orleans Flood Protection System
Tarek Abdoun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute [PDF]

NEES/E-Defense Collaborative Research on Bridge Columns
Stephen Mahin, University of California, Berkeley [PDF]

Breakout Session 1: Innovations in Geotechnical Research I
Moderator: Les Youd, Brigham Young University

Modeling of Pile Foundation Response to Lateral Spreading
Ricardo Dobry, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute [PDF]

Response of a Dynamically Loaded Pile Cap with Different Backfill Conditions
Travis M. Gerber, Brigham Young University

NEESR-II Project: Towards Developing an Engineering Procedure for Evaluating Building Performance on Softened Ground
Jonathan Bray, University of California, Berkeley

Full Scale Destructive Field Testing of Bridge Testing
Eric Ahlberg, University of California, Los Angeles [PDF]

Breakout Session 1: Spotlight - Writing Effective EOT Activities for NEES Grants
Moderator: John Whitmer, NEES Consortium, Inc.

High Impact EOT Activities for Earthquake Engineers
Shirley Dyke, Washington University in St. Louis [PDF]

NSF Visions of EOT
Joy Pauschke, National Science Foundation

NEESinc EOT Initiatives and Collaborative Opportunities
John Whitmer, NEES Consortium, Inc.

Development of Mini-Centrifuge for Hands-On Education and Outreach
Inthuorn Sasanakul, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Breakout Session 2: Simulation Frameworks & Applications
Moderator: Greg Fenves, University of California, Berkeley

Improving Simulation Capabilities of OpenSEES Using NEES Tests on Concrete Walls
Jon Waugh, Iowa State University [PDF]

Numerical Simulation of a Soil Model-Model Container-Centrifuge Shaking Table System
Madhevan Ilankatharan, University of California, Davis [PDF]

Parameterization Framework for Model Updating Applications in OpenSEES
Michael H. Scott, Oregon State University [PDF]

Application of an Experimental Software Framework for Rapid Local and Geographically Distributed Hybrid Simulations
Andreas Schellenberg, University of California, Berkeley

Breakout Session 2: Innovations in Structural Research II
Moderator: Catherine French, University of Minnesota

NEES Collaboratory Research Effort: Infilled RC Frames that Incorporate Advanced Computational Models
Benson Shing, University of California, San Diego [PDF]

Model Selection for Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering of Bridges
Marc Eberhard, University of Washington [PDF]

UB-NCS Equipment-Dynamic Testing Protocol: Seismic Fragility of Nonstructural Partition Walls and Medical Equipment
Gilberto Mosqueda, State University of New York at Buffalo [PDF]

Planning of the NEESWood Capstone Tests at E-Defense
John W. van de Lindt, Colorado State University [PDF]

Breakout Session 2: Innovations in Geotechnical Research II
Moderator: Jamie Steidl, University of California, Santa Barbara

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Soil Improvement Methods for Liquifacation Remediation: Prefabricated Vertical Earthquake Drains and Colloidal Silica Grout
Antonio Marinucci, University of Texas [PDF]

Soil Improvement via Colloidal Silica Gel
Laura Spencer, Georgia Institute of Technology [PDF]

High-Fidelity Site Characterization by Experimentation, Field Observation, and Inversion-Based Modeling
Jacobo Bielak, Carnegie Mellon University

Ground Rupture Effect on Buried Pipelines
Michael O'Rourke, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute [PDF]

Breakout Session 3: Spotlight - NEESit Tools
Moderator: Jon Lea, NEESinc

NEESit Tools
Lelli Van Den Einde, NEESit [PDF] [Watch Now]

NEESR PI Awardees Meeting
Joy Pauschke, National Science Foundation
Claude Trottier, NEESinc [PDF]


Wednesday, June 20, 2007


Plenary Session: NEES Updates & Developments
Moderator: Clifford Roblee, NEES Consortium, Inc.

NEHRP Update
Jack Hayes, NEHRP [PDF] [Watch Now]

What is Success: NEES TGoSuccess Committee
Charles W. Roeder, University of Washington [PDF] [Watch Now]

A Vision for IT in NEES: Task Group on IT Vision
Jerome F. Hajjar, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign [PDF] [Watch Now]

Plenary Session: Next Generation Research & Experimental Techniques II
Moderator: Julio Ramirez, Purdue University

International Hybrid Simulation of Tomorrow's Braced Frame Systems
Charles W. Roeder, University of Washington [PDF] [Watch Now]

Large-Scale 4-Span Bridge Model Studies using Shake Tables and Hybrid System Facilities at the University of Nevada, Reno
M. Saiid Saiidi, University of Nevada, Reno [PDF] [Watch Now]

Earthquake Hazard Reduction for Critical Facilities
Henri P. Gavin, Duke University [PDF] [Watch Now]

Breakout Session 3: Experimental Testing & 3D Data Viewing
Moderator: Ahmed Elgamal, University of California, San Diego

State-of-the-Art 3D Simulation Tools
Swaminathan Krishnan, California Institute of Technology

Shake Table Testing
Amit Chourasia, San Diego State College and University of California, San Diego

3D Data Viewing of Physical Models
Hassan Radwan, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Breakout Session 3: Innovations in Structural Research III
Moderator: Dan Kuchma, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Experimental Determination of Performance of Drift-Sensitive Nonstructural Systems under Seismic Loading
Kurt McMullin, San Jose State University [PDF]

A NEES Payload Project: Large-Scale Experimental Evaluation of Shape Memory Alloy Bridge Cable Restrainers
Reginald DesRoches, Georgia Institute of Technology [PDF]

Large Scale Validation of Micromechanical Models to Predict Earthquake Induced Fracture and Ultra-low Cycle Fatigue in Structural Members and Welded Connections
Amit M. Kanvinde, University of California, Davis [PDF]

Performance-Based Design of New Masonry Structures
Richard E. Klingner, University of Texas at Austin [PDF]

Breakout Session 3: Tsunami Research
Moderator: Solomon Yim, Oregon State University

Research Activity at the OSU Tsunami Wave Facility
Solomon Yim, Oregon State University

Landslide Tsunami Generator Experiments
Hermann Fritz, Georgia Institute of Technology [PDF]

NEESR-SG: TSUNAMOS: A Validated, Multi-scale Tsunami Model for Hybrid Numerical-Experimental Simulation
Patrick Lynett, Texas A&M University

Leveraging Tsunami Research: Wave Loading on Residential Structures with Earthquake and Hurricane Applications
John W. van de Lindt, Colorado State University

Concurrent Breakout Session 3: Spotlight - Hybrid Testing
Moderator: Benson Shing, University of California, San Diego

Luncheon: Grand Challenge
Moderator: Ian Buckle, University of Nevada at Reno

Issue Forum Introduction
Clifford Roblee, NEES Consortium, Inc. [PDF]

NEESR-GC: Mitigation of Collapse Risk in Older Concrete Buildings
Jack Moehle, Pacific Engineering Research Center [PPT]

NEESR Grand Challenge Project: Seismic Risk Management for Port Systems
Glenn J. Rix, Georgia Institute of Technology [PDF]

Concurrent Breakout Session 4: Site Operations Committee (SOC) Issue Forum
Moderators: Marc Eberhard, University of Washington & Glenn J. Rix, Georgia Institute of Technology

Breakout Session 4: Innovations in Structural Research - Concrete
Moderator: Jim Wight, University of Michigan

Investigation of Behavior of Structural Wall Systems
Catherine French, University of Minnesota [PDF]

Effect of Concrete Strength on the Web Crushing Performance of Structural Walls under Cyclic Loads
Rigoberto Burgueño, Michigan State University [PDF]

Impact of Combined Actions on Column Design and its Implications on System Response
David Sanders, University of Nevada, Reno [PDF]

Punching Shear Resistance and Deformation Capacity of HPFRC Connections in Slab-Column Frames Subjected to Earthquake-Induced Displacements
Gustavo J. Parra-Montesinos, University of Michigan [PDF]

Concurrent Breakout Session 4: Spotlight - OpenSEES
Moderator: Lelli Van Den Einde, NEESit

OpenSEES
Greg Fenves, University of California, Berkeley

Concurrent Breakout Session 5: Education, Outreach & Training (EOT) Issue Forum
Moderators: John W. van de Lindt, Colorado State University & Shirley Dyke, Washington University [PDF]

Concurrent Breakout Session 5: IT Strategy Committee (ITSC) Issue Forum
Moderators: Jerome F. Hajjar, Illinois at Urbana-Champaign & Sri Sritharan, Iowa State University [Watch Now]

Jerome F. Hajjar [PDF]
Sri Sritharan <[PDF]
Jon Lea [PDF]
Joy Pauschke [PDF]
Bruce Kutter [PDF]
Gregory L. Fenves [PDF]
NEESit [PDF]


Breakout Session 5: Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction & Base Isolation
Moderator: Jay Berger, NEESinc

The Effect of Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction (SFSI)
Oh-Sung Kwon, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Seismic Performance of Combined Frame-Wall-Foundation Structural Systems through Centrifuge Testing
Barbara Chang, University of California, San Diego [PDF]

Earthquake Protector: A New Line of Seismic Base Isolation Shake Table Testing and Analysis
Valentin Shustov, California State University, Northridge [PDF]

Equipment Site Forum II
Open to Members and Invited Guests Only

Dinner Banquet and Business Meeting with Presentation and Awards
Wireless Polling [PPT] [PDF]
Awards [PPT] [PDF]
Business Meeting [PPT] [PDF]

Thursday, June 21, 2007


Plenary Session: International Collaborations
Moderator: Stephen Mahin, University of California, Berkeley

Nakashima Masayoshi, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention, Hyogo Earthquake Engineering Research [Watch Now]


KC Tsai [Watch Now]

Yan Zhao [Watch Now]

Vito Renda [Watch Now]

Plenary Session: Next Generation Research & Experimental Techniques III
Moderator: Sara Billington, Stanford University

Large Scale Laminar Box Experimental Simulation of Liquefaction and Effects on Pile Foundations
S. Thevanayagam, State University of New York at Buffalo [PDF] [Watch Now]

Distributed Model Updating using Wireless Sensors Integrated within NEES
Jerome P. Lynch and Andrew Zimmerman, University of Michigan [PDF] [Watch Now]

Progress on the NEES DSDM Precast Concrete Diaphragm Study
Matt Shoettler, University of California, San Diego [Watch Now]

Plenary Session: Issue Forums Report Back
Moderator: Clifford Roblee, NEES Consortium, Inc. [Watch Now]

Site Operations Committee (SOC) Issue Forum Report
Marc Eberhart, University of Washington [PDF]

Education, Outreach, and Training (EOT) Committee Issue Report
John W. van de Lindt, Colorado State University [PDF]

IT Strategy Committee (ITSC) Issue Forum Report
Jerome F. Hajjar, Illinois at Urbana-Champaign [PDF]

Annual Meeting Ends