National Bureau of Standards Research Reports: Summer 1987 (open access)

National Bureau of Standards Research Reports: Summer 1987

Summary describing research projects and other activities undertaken by the U.S. National Bureau of Standards, lists of publications from the year, and a calendar of upcoming events.
Date: October 26, 1987
Creator: United States. National Bureau of Standards.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Proceedings of the Conference on Accreditation of Construction Materials Testing Laboratories: 1986 (open access)

Proceedings of the Conference on Accreditation of Construction Materials Testing Laboratories: 1986

Abstract: A two-day Conference hosted by NBS was held in Gaithersburg, Maryland on May 14-15, 1986 to test the hypothesis that "There is a need for a coordinated methodology for accrediting construction materials testing laboratories." Construction materials include primary materials such as: cement, concrete, aggregates, rock and soil, asphalts, metals, wood and masonry. The Conference was structured to consider: (1) the status of existing laboratory evaluation and accreditation programs; (2) current trends in the accreditation process; and (3) the need for and nature of a coordinated accreditation system. The Conference included the presentation of invited papers and four workshop sessions.
Date: November 1987
Creator: Pielert, James H. & Spring, Curtis B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
National Earthquake Engineering Experimental Facility Study: Phase One -- Large Scale Testing Needs (open access)

National Earthquake Engineering Experimental Facility Study: Phase One -- Large Scale Testing Needs

Abstract: This report summarizes information obtained during the first year of a four-year feasibility study for a national earthquake engineering experimental facility. A five-year research program is presented for a national facility in which full-scale or large-scale structures or structural components would be subjected to static or dynamic lateral loads. The facility would have applicability to tests in the following areas: low-rise buildings, medium-rise buildings, high-rise buildings, industrial processing facilities, and power facilities. Representatives from a broad spectrum of professional, industrial, and trade organizations and Federal agencies participated in developing the research program. A comparison of existing testing facilities in the U.S. and other countries engaged in seismic testing and a discussion of international cooperation in large-scale testing are included.
Date: April 1987
Creator: Scribner, Charles F. & Culver, Charles G.
System: The UNT Digital Library
National Bureau of Standards Research Reports: Summer 1986 (open access)

National Bureau of Standards Research Reports: Summer 1986

Summary describing research projects and other activities undertaken by the U.S. National Bureau of Standards, lists of publications from the year, and a calendar of upcoming events.
Date: August 1987
Creator: United States. National Bureau of Standards.
System: The UNT Digital Library
National Bureau of Standards Research Reports: Spring 1987 (open access)

National Bureau of Standards Research Reports: Spring 1987

Summary describing research projects and other activities undertaken by the U.S. National Bureau of Standards, lists of publications from the year, and a calendar of upcoming events.
Date: April 1987
Creator: United States. National Bureau of Standards.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Standard Reference Data Publications, 1985-1986 (open access)

Standard Reference Data Publications, 1985-1986

Abstract: The National Bureau of Standards' Office of Standard Reference Data manages a network of data centers that prepare evaluated databases of physical and chemical properties of substances. Databases are available in printed form, on magnetic tapes, diskettes, and through on-line computer networks. This document provides a comprehensive list of the products available from the National Standard Reference Data System (NSRDS) for the years 1985-1986, including indexes qualified by author, material, and property terms. Ordering information and current prices can be found at the end of this document.
Date: June 1987
Creator: Sauerwein, Joan C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Comprehensive Guide for Least-Cost Energy Decisions (open access)

Comprehensive Guide for Least-Cost Energy Decisions

From p.1 : The purpose of this book is to assist builders, building designers, owners, and operators to find a balance between energy consumption and energy conservation which will result in more cost-effective buildings.
Date: January 1987
Creator: Ruegg, Rosalie T. & Petersen, Stephen R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Towards a Tribology Information System (open access)

Towards a Tribology Information System

Abstract: A workshop was held in July 985 to address the needs for a computerized tribology information and data system, as well as possible implementation schemes. The meeting was sponsored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Research Committee on Tribology, the Department of Energy, Energy Conservation and Utililation Technology Division, and the National Bureau of Standards. The views of a broad sector of industry, academia, and government were obtained over a four-week period through participation by about 60 individuals. Specific categories that were treated were design, numeric data, bibliography, research in progress, newsletter, and product directory. The principal discussion content and the recommendations in each subject category are summarized here. There was general agreement that a system of this type would be broadly useful to the engineering community for the purpose of design and materials selection, and for the research community as an important aid in information access and flow. The workshop recommendations detailed four phases of development, starting with a demonstration prototype system and concluding with a full-scale operating data and information base. Specific plans in each phase and for each subject area were developed and are presented here. While continual input will be sought from the technical …
Date: December 1987
Creator: Rumble, John R., Jr. & Sibley, Lewis
System: The UNT Digital Library
Engineering Aspects of the September 19, 1985 Mexico Earthquake (open access)

Engineering Aspects of the September 19, 1985 Mexico Earthquake

Report issued by the National Bureau of Standards over the 1985 Mexico earthquake. The rescue efforts and damage assessments are discussed. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: May 1987
Creator: Stone, William C.; Yokel, Felix Y.; Celebi, Mehmet; Hanks, Thomas & Leyendecker, Edgar V.
System: The UNT Digital Library