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2023

Williams, Ethan Francis (2023) Probing Solid-Earth, Ocean, and Structural Dynamics with Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensing. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/vehm-dd85. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11172022-023850059

2021

Filippitzis, Filippos (2021) Identification of Structural Damage, Ground Motion Response, and the Benefits of Dense Seismic Instrumentation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/x0sf-pq18. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11052020-043034327

Roh, Becky (2021) Matching Waveform Envelopes for Earthquake Early Warning. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/hw8k-zx98. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11112020-213135157

2018

Bowden, Daniel Craig (2018) The Propagation and Amplification of Surface Waves. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9DR2SPR. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04222018-154136913

Buyco, John Kenneth (2018) Improving Seismic Collapse Risk Assessments of Steel Moment Frame Buildings. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2SFH-WP06. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012018-015306089

Massari, Anthony Thomas (2018) Achieving Higher Fidelity Building Response through Emerging Technologies and Analytical Techniques. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9HH6H7N. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:07262017-074416397

Schaal, Natalie Sarah Ann (2018) Modeling of Nucleation and Dynamic Rupture on Heterogeneous Frictional Interfaces with Applications to Foreshocks. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/YCVJ-PM21. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05272018-175543580

Yin, Lucy (2018) Reducing Latencies in Earthquake Early Warning. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9TH8JW4. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09242017-121200052

2017

Bhattacharyya, Pinaky (2017) Optimal Sensor Placement for Bayesian Parametric Identification of Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9H41PG5. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05182017-090742614

2016

Dizon, Abel Bermie Roberto (2016) A Hybrid-Parallel Framework for the Nonlinear Seismic Analysis of Very Tall Buildings. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z96Q1V58. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12142015-083607823

Janover, Christopher George (2016) SteelConverter and Caltech VirtualShaker: Rapid Nonlinear Cloud-Based Structural Model Conversion and Analysis. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9SF2T3V. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10052015-133333291

Jiang, Junle (2016) Probabilistic Imaging and Dynamic Modeling of Earthquake Source Processes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9639MQC. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10142015-142502895

Karakus, Gokcan (2016) Real-Time Bayesian Analysis of Ground Motion Envelopes for Earthquake Early Warning. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9PN93JS. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02242016-172347324

2015

Mourhatch, Ramses (2015) Quantifying Earthquake Collapse Risk of Tall Steel Braced Frame Buildings Using Rupture-to-Rafters Simulations. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9DV1GTG. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05252015-122512887

Siriki, Hemanth (2015) Quantifying Earthquake Collapse Risk of Tall Steel Moment Frame Buildings Using Rupture-to-Rafters Simulations. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9TX3CB4. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042015-132126668

Veeraraghavan, Swetha (2015) Toppling Analysis of Precariously Balanced Rocks under Earthquake Excitation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z98W3B9Z. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05252015-121408938

2014

Bjornsson, Arnar Bjorn (2014) A Retrofitting Framework for Pre-Northridge Steel Moment-Frame Buildings. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3Z6T-2H83. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302014-102237282

Cheng, Ming Hei (2014) New Applications that Come from Extending Seismic Networks into Buildings. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/STB2-XR07. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03182014-225151551

Faulkner, Matthew Nicholas (2014) Community Sense and Response Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/QFM5-FH06. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04152014-111007328

Heckman, Vanessa Mary (2014) Damage Detection in Civil Structures using High-Frequency Seismograms. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/NVKN-8D47. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12192013-162221707

Huang, Yihe (2014) Dynamic Rupture Simulation Integrated with Earthquake Observations. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/VPJW-ZF69. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05292014-144526425

Olson, Michael James (2014) Cloud Computing Services for Seismic Networks. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5D60-FG88. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08242013-182604077

Song, Shiyan (2014) A New Ground Motion Intensity Measure, Peak Filtered Acceleration (PFA), to Estimate Collapse Vulnerability of Buildings in Earthquakes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/J5YB-AR86. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10212013-164416621

Thomas, Marion Y. (2014) Frictional Properties of Fault: From Observations on the Longitudinal Valley Fault, Taiwan, to Dynamic Simulations. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0AFX-WS57. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09112013-133205322

Wu, Stephen (2014) Future of Earthquake Early Warning: Quantifying Uncertainty and Making Fast Automated Decisions for Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/EK7V-7A89. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05192014-145205444

2013

Williams, Nneka Njeri Akosua (2013) Defining the Relationship between Seismicity and Deformation at Regional and Local Scales. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/CN29-YV40. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09052012-110119932

2012

Cho, In Ho (2012) Virtual Earthquake Engineering Laboratory with Physics-Based Degrading Materials on Parallel Computers. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/49W9-PY43. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01302012-081909374

2011

Elbanna, Ahmed Ettaf (2011) Pulselike Ruptures on Strong Velocity-Weakening Frictional Interfaces: Dynamics and Implications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/80MV-6Y66. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12122010-174517720

2010

DiCaprio, Christopher John (2010) Measuring and Modeling Viscoelastic Relaxation of the Lithosphere with Application to the Northern Volcanic Zone, Iceland. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5VWK-0T35. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01242010-103547444

Minson, Sarah Ellen (2010) A Bayesian Approach to Earthquake Source Studies. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3RT9-3215. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06062010-235315977

2009

Cheung, Sai Hung (2009) Stochastic Analysis, Model and Reliability Updating of Complex Systems with Applications to Structural Dynamics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/K5T7-4B72. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05292009-102458

Downey, Nathan John (2009) Tectonic History of the Osbourn Spreading Center and Dynamic Subsidence of the Congo Basin. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/MXQF-GY83. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08282008-093820

Kaneko, Yoshihiro (2009) Investigations of Earthquake Source Processes Based on Fault Models with Variable Friction Rheology. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1WGT-6623. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-04282009-202026

Liu, Yi (2009) Three-Dimensional Elastodynamic Modeling of Frictional Sliding with Application to Intersonic Transition. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/JWCV-8V74. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02142009-181805

Sutoyo, Daniel (2009) Hysteretic Characteristics of Wood-Frame Structures Under Seismic Motions. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/R92X-6R80. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05172009-153304

Yang, Jing (2009) Nonlinear Responses of High-Rise Buildings in Giant Subduction Earthquakes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/JDRP-HR74. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-04072009-042113

2008

Oh, Chang Kook (2008) Bayesian Learning for Earthquake Engineering Applications and Structural Health Monitoring. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RFD5-7Y72. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12052007-141434

Olsen, Anna H. (2008) Steel Moment-Resisting Frame Responses in Simulated Strong Ground Motions: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Big One. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Y42R-V333. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05202008-201030

Wolf, Julie Anne (2008) A Plasticity Model to Predict the Effects of Confinement on Concrete. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/XMA5-MK90. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05212008-221749

2007

Bradford, Samuel Case, V (2007) Time-Frequency Analysis of Systems with Changing Dynamic Properties. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/HMK7-FJ81. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11292006-214839

Mitrani-Reiser, Judith (2007) An Ounce of Prevention: Probabilistic Loss Estimation for Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/JXPV-1Q19. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05282007-233606

Muto, Matthew Mokihana (2007) Application of Stochastic Simulation Methods to System Identification. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9JKZ-Z422. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05222007-152843

Yamada, Masumi (2007) Early Warning for Earthquakes with Large Rupture Dimension. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RXHP-W788. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03152007-174624

2006

Smith, Deborah Elaine (2006) A New Paradigm for Interpreting Stress Inversions from Focal Mechanisms: How 3D Stress Heterogeneity Biases the Inversions Toward the Stress Rate. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/42NY-WV90. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05252006-191203

2005

Alves, Steven Wayne (2005) Nonlinear Analysis of Pacoima Dam with Spatially Nonuniform Ground Motion. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/QVFR-MV06. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10292004-155829

Cua, Georgia B. (2005) Creating the Virtual Seismologist: Developments in Ground Motion Characterization and Seismic Early Warning. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/M926-J956. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02092005-125601

Jackson, Scott Irving (2005) Gaseous Detonation Initiation Via Wave Implosion. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/MKP3-VC84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05242005-151253

Keller, William R. (2005) Cenozoic Plate Tectonic Reconstructions and Plate Boundary Processes in the Southwest Pacific. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/VB6N-HC69. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01102005-223039

Xia, Kaiwen (2005) Laboratory Investigations of Earthquake Dynamics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/WQQX-6Q19. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02262005-161824

2004

Clinton, John Francis (2004) Modern Digital Seismology: Instrumentation, and Small Amplitude Studies in the Engineering World. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/DVSS-2290. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05202004-225044

Favela, Javier (2004) Energy Radiation from a Multi-Story Building. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/SNYE-QG70. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06032004-143147

Krishnan, Swaminathan (2004) Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Analysis of Tall Irregular Steel Buildings Subject to Strong Ground Motion. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/A00K-RQ42. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02252004-181515

Persaud, Patricia (2004) Images of Early Continental Breakup in and around the Gulf of California and the Role of Basal Shear in Producing Wide Plate Boundaries. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8K9G-SS73. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12032003-113513

2003

Camelo, Vanessa Sabrina (2003) Dynamic Characteristics of Woodframe Buildings. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/GPHK-KA52. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06092003-150851

Guyader, Andrew Charles (2003) A Statistical Approach to Equivalent Linearization with Application to Performance-Based Engineering. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9HZ-9M41. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06012003-123539

Liu, Jing (2003) Part I. Slip Behavior of the San Andreas Fault Through Several Earthquake Cycles Part II. A Structural Interpretation of the Aftershock "Cloud" of the 1992 Mw 7.3 Landers Earthquake. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/A2P1-VB75. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05272003-095416

Natawidjaja, Danny Hilman (2003) Neotectonics of the Sumatran Fault and Paleogeodesy of the Sumatran Subduction Zone. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/KBXR-5B89. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05222003-155554

2002

Ji, Chen (2002) Analysis of Complex Faulting: Wavelet Transform, Multiple Datasets and Realistic Fault Geometry. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/XYM3-4718. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02172012-155442347

Venkataraman, Anupama (2002) Investigating the Mechanics of Earthquakes Using Macroscopic Seismic Parameters. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/JS1E-X675. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06132002-094224

Xu, Luoyu Roy (2002) Dynamic Failure Characteristics in Layered Materials and Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/wver-8342. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04252011-111825843

2001

Coker, Demirkan (2001) Dynamic Initiation and Propagation of Cracks in Unidirectional Composite Plates. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/yrm2-4b88. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10112010-152127073

Hardebeck, Jeanne Louise (2001) The Crustal Stress Field in Southern California and its Implications for Fault Mechanics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/198c-1e38. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01242013-095637288

2000

Irfanoglu, Ayhan (2000) Structural Design under Seismic Risk Using Multiple Performance Objectives. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/W5WE-TD86. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechThesis:05052016-115652196

Karion, Anna (2000) Couette Flows of Granular Materials: Mixing, Rheology, and Energy Dissipation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/HX15-PC72. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03272007-093837

1998

Scrivner, Craig William (1998) Analysis and Modeling of Seismic Ground Motions in Heterogeneous Structures in Southern California. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/m61x-wq81. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:07142023-185900244

1997

Gan, Wenshui (1997) Earthquake Response of Steel Braces and Braced Steel Frames. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/6zt3-2k51. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechThesis:03142014-103017013

Wang, Luo-Jia (1997) Active interaction control for civil structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/zsgm-ve62. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechThesis:03142014-105804007

1996

Huang, Ching-Tung (1996) On the Dynamic Response of Nonlinear Uncertain Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2xpp-3s50. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10282019-124732191

Thio, Hong Kie (1996) 1. Using Short-Period Surface Waves to Study Seismic Source and Structure. 2. Source Complexity of Large Strike-Slip Earthquakes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/s8s1-f531. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10102023-192037999

1995

Halling, Marvin Wilford (1995) Investigation of Base-Isolated Structures During Recent Earthquakes and Computer Simulations Utilizing Near-Source Long-Period Ground Motions. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/HWVH-DM02. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10152007-141910

1992

Challa, Venkata Ramana Murty (1992) Nonlinear seismic behaviour of steel planar moment-resisting frames. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/jk1f-2d70. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10062011-075420910

1987

Houston, Heidi Beth (1987) Source Characteristics of Large Earthquakes at Short Periods. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/mqta-6t98. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04162019-172034832

Sanders, Christopher O'Neill (1987) I. Seismotectonics of the San Jacinto Fault Zone and the Anza Seismic Gap. II. Imaging the Shallow Crust in Volcanic Areas with Earthquake Shear Waves. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/aqac-eg52. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08222018-111515553