BFRL Publications - Polymeric Materials Group

Polymeric Materials Group

• 1994 Northridge Earthquake: Performance of Structures, Lifelines and Fire Protection Systems.
  NIST SP 862; ICSSC TR-14; 186 p. May 1994.
  Todd, D. R.; Carino, N. J.; Chung, R. M.; Lew, H. S.; Taylor, A. W.; Walton, W. D.; Cooper, J. D.; Nimis, R.
• 1994 Northridge Earthquake: Performance of Structures, Lifelines and Fire Protection Systems.
  NISTIR 5396; 175 p. March 1994.
  Todd, D. R.; Carino, N. J.; Chung, R. M.; Lew, H. S.; Taylor, A. W.; Walton, W. D.
• Advanced Techniques for Nanocharacterization of Polymeric Coating Surfaces.
  Journal of Coatings Technology Research, Vol. 1, No. 3, 191-200, 2004.
  Gu, X.; Nguyen, T.; Sung, L. P.; Fasolka, M. J.; Martin, J. W.; VanLandingham, M. R.; Jean, Y. C.; Nguyen, D.; Chang, N. K.; Wu, T. Y.
• Advanced Techniques for Nanocharacterization of Polymeric Coating Surfaces.
  Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT) Technical Program Annual Meeting, 81st. November 12-14, 2003, Philadelphia, PA, Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology, Blue Bell, PA, 2003.
  Gu, X.; Nguyen, T.; Sung, L. P.; Ho, D. L.; Vanlandingham, M. R.; Jean, Y. C.; Martin, J. W.
• Analysis of the Single-Fiber Fragmentation Test.
  Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 33, 1-8, 1998.
  Lee, S.; Nguyen, T.; Chin, J. W.; Chuang, T. J.
• Applicability of Modern Analytical Techniques to Detection of Changes in Roofing Membrane Materials Brought About By Heat Aging.
  International Waterproofing Association. International Congress, 9th. April 26-28, 1995, Amsterdam, Netherlands, International Waterproofing Association, 244-242 pp, 1995.
  Rossiter, W. J., Jr.; Byrd, W. E.; Roberts, W. E.; Bailey, D. M.
• Building on Sinkholes: Design and Construction of Foundations in Karst Terrain by George F. Sowers. Book Review.
  Journal of Architectural Engineering, Vol. 3, No. 3, 143, September 1997.
  Andrus, R. D.
• C30 Self-Assemblied Monolayers on Silica, Titania, and Zirconia: HPLC Performance, Atomic Force Microscopy, Ellipsometry, and NMR Studies of Molecular Dynamcis and Uniformity of Coverage.
  Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 122, No. 29, 6997-7011, 2000.
  Pursch, M.; Vanderhart, D. L.; Sander, L. C.; Gu, X.; Nguyen, T.; Wise, S. A.; Gajewski, D. A.
• Cation Diffusion at the Polymer Coating/Metal Interface.
  Journal of Adhesion Science Technology, Vol. 9, No. 7, 935-951, 1995.
  Pommersheim, J. M.; Nguyen, T.; Zhang, Z.; Lin, C.
• Characterization of Chemical Heterogeneity in Polymer Systems Using Hydrolysis and Tapping-Mode Atomic Force Microscopy.
  Journal of Polymer Science: Part B, Polymer Physics, Vol. 39, No. 13, 1460-1470, 2001.
  Raghavan, D.; Gu, X.; Nguyen, T.; VanLandingham, M. R.
• Characterization of Coating System Interphases With Phase Imaging AFM.
  Adhesion Society Annual Meeting, 24th. Proceedings. February 2001, Williamsburg, VA, Adhesion Society, Blacksburg, VA, Emerson, J. A., Editor(s), 68-70 pp, 2001.
  Nguyen, T.; Gu, X.; VanLandingham, M. R.; Giraud, M.; Dutruc-Rosset, R.; Ryntz, R.; Nguyen, D.
• Characterization of Heterogeneous Regions in Polymer Systems Using Tapping Mode and Force Mode Atomic Force Microscopy.
  Langmuir, Vol. 16, No. 24, 9448-9459, 2000.
  Raghavan, D.; VanLandingham, M. R.; Gu, X.; Nguyen, T.
• Characterization of Polyester Degradation Using Tapping Mode Atomic Force Microscopy.
  Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE) Fall Meeting. Volume 83. Proceedings. American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering. August 20-24, 2000, Washington, DC, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, 336-337 pp, 2000.
  Gu, X.; Raghavan, D.; Nguyen, T.; VanLandingham, M. R.
• Cost-Effective Ground Improvement for Liquefaction Remediation Near Existing Lifelines.
  U.S./Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources. Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects. Joint Meeting, 27th. Proceedings. May 16-19, 1995, Tsukuma, Japan, 115-123 pp, 1995.
  Andrus, R. D.; Chung, R. M.
• Critical Gaps in Durability Data for FRP Composites in Civil Infrastructure.
  Bridging the Centuries With SAMPE's Materials and Processes Technology. Science of Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Series. Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE), 45th International SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition. Volume 45. Proceedings. May 21-25, 2000, Long Beach, CA, 549-563 pp, 2000.
  Karbhari, V. M.; Chin, J. W.; Reynaud, D.
• Cumulative Seismic Damage of Circular Bridge Columns: Benchmark and Low-Cycle Fatigue Tests.
  ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 96, No. 4, 633-641, July/August 1999.
  El-Bahy, A.; Kunnath, S. K.; Stone, W. C.; Taylor, A. W.
• Cumulative Seismic Damage of Circular Bridge Columns: Variable Amplitude Tests.
  ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 96, No. 5, 711-719, September/October 1999.
  El-Bahy, A.; Kunnath, S. K.; Stone, W. C.; Taylor, A. W.
• Cumulative Seismic Damage of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers.
  NISTIR 6075; 132 p. October 1997.
  Kunnath, S. K.; El-Bahy, A.; Taylor, A. W.; Stone, W. C.
• Degradation of Powder Epoxy Coated Panels Immersed in a Saturated Calcium Hydroxide Solution Containing Sodium Chloride. Final Report. August 1992-July 1994.
  FHWA-RD-94-174; 44 p. October 1995.
  Martin, J. W.; Nguyen, T.; Alsheh, D.; Lechner, J. A.; Embree, E. J.; Byrd, W. E.; Seiler, J. F., Jr.
• Delineation of Densified Sand at Treasure Island by SASW Testing.
  Geotechnical Site Characterization. Site Characterization - ISC'98, 1st International Conference. Volume 1. April 19-22, 1998, Atlanta, GA, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, Netherlands, Robertson, P. K.; Mayne, P. W., Editor(s)(s), 459-464 pp, 1998.
  Andrus, R. D.; Chung, R. M.; Stokoe, K. H., II; Bay, J. A.
• Determination of the Ultimate Capacity of Elastomeric Bearings Under Axial Loading.
  NISTIR 6121; 150 p. February 1998.
  Bradley, G. L.; Chang, P. C.; Taylor, A. W.
• Development of a Method for Measuring Water-Stripping Resistance of Asphalt/Siliceous Aggregate Mixtures.
  NISTIR 5865; 49 p. July 1996.
  Nguyen, T.; Byrd, W. E.; Bentz, D. P.; Seiler, J. F., Jr.
• Development of a Test Method for Leaching of Lead From Lead-Based Paints Through Encapsulants.
  NISTIR 5783; 39 p. February 1996.
  Nguyen, T.; McKnight, M. E.; Byrd, W. E.
• Draft Guidelines for Evaluating Liquefaction Resistance Using Shear Wave Velocity Measurements and Simplified Procedures.
  NISTIR 6277; 134 p. March 1999.
  Andrus, R. D.; Stokoe, K. H., II; Chung, R. M.
• Durability Gap Analysis for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites in Civil Infrastructure.
  Journal of Composites for Construction, Vol. 73, 238-247, August 2003.
  Karbhari, V. M.; Chin, J. W.; Hunston, D.; Benmokrane, B.; Juska, T.; Morgan, R.; Lesko, J. J.; Sorathia, U.; Reynaud, D.
• Effect of Load Path on Damage to Concrete Bridge Piers.
  NIST SP 904; August 1996.U.S./Japan Natural Resources Development Program (UJNR). Wind and Seismic Effects. Joint Meeting of the U.S./Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects, 28th. May 14-17, 1996, Gaithersburg, MD, Raufaste, N. J., Jr., Editor(s), 149-158 pp, 1996.
  Taylor, A. W.; El-Bahy, A.; Stone, W. C.; Kunnath, S. K.
• Effects of Civil Engineering Environments on Interfacial Properties of Polymer/Glass Fiber Composites.
  Composites Engineering, 4th International Conference. International Community for Composites Engineering (ICCE/4). University of New Orleans. July 6-12, 1997, Hawaii, Hui, D., Editor(s), 725-726 pp, 1997.
  Nguyen, T.; Aouadi, K.; Alsheh, D.; Chin, J. W.
• Effects of Environmental Exposure on Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Materials Used in Construction.
  Journal of Composites Technology and Research, Vol. 19, No. 4, 205-213, October 1997.
  Chin, J. W.; Nguyen, T.; Aouadi, K.
• Effects of Humidity and Elevated Temperature on the Density and Thermal Conductivity of a Rigid Polyisocyanurate Foam Co-Blown With CCI3F and CO2.
  Society of the Plastics Industry of Canada's. Workshop on Long-Term Performance of Cellular Plastics, 3rd International. October 4-6, 1993, Ontario, Canada, 1-21 pp, 1993.Journal of Thermal Insulation and Building Environments, Vol. 17, 330-350, April 1994.
  Zarr, R. R.; Nguyen, T.
• Effects of Humidity and Elevated Temperature on the Density and Thermal Conductivity of a Rigid Polyisocyanurate Foam.
  Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI). Polyurethanes 92. Annual Technical/Marketing Conference, 34th. October 21-24, 1992, New Orleans, LA, 422-430 pp, 1992.Journal of Cellular Plastics, Vol. 30, 316-337, July 1994.
  Zarr, R. R.; Nguyen, T.
• Effects of Relative Humidity on Photodegradation of Acrylic Melamine Coatings: A Quantitative Study.
  Fall Meeting. Volume 83. American Chemical Society. PSME. Proceedings. August 20-24, 2000, Washington, DC, 118-119 pp, 2000.
  Nguyen, T.; Martin, J. W.; Byrd, W. E.; Embree, N.
• Effects of Spectral UV on Degradation of Acrylic-Urethane Coatings.
  Global Connectivity. FSCT 80th Annual Meeting Technical Program. Proceedings. October 30-November 1, 2002, New Orleans, LA, Federation of Socieites for Coatings Technology, Blue Bell, PA, 2002.
  Nguyen, T.; Martin, J. W.; Byrd, E.; Embree, E. J.
• Effects of Stoichiometry and Epoxy Molecular Mass on Wettability and Interfacial Microstructures of Amine-Cured Epoxies.
  Adhesion Society Annual Meeting, 24th. Proceedings. February 2001, Williamsburg, VA, Adhesion Society, Blacksburg, VA, Emerson, J. A., Editor(s), 260-262 pp, 2001.
  Giraud, M.; Nguyen, T.; Gu, X.; VanLandingham, M. R.
• Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure on Vinyl Ester Matri Resins: Chemical and Mechanical Characterization.
  American Society for Composites, 16th Technical Conference. Proceedings. September 9-12, 2001, Blacksburg, VA, 1-12 pp, 2001.
  Signor, A.; Chin, J. W.
• Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure on Vinyl Ester Resins: Characterization of Chemical, Physical and Mechanical Damage.
  Polymer Degradation and Stability, Vol. 79, 359-368, 2002.
  Signor, A. W.; VanLandingham, M. R.; Chin, J. W.
• Effects of Water, Salt Solution and Simulated Concrete Pore Solution on the Properties of Composite Matrix Resins Used in Civil Engineering Applications.
  Polymer Composites, Vol. 22, No. 22, 282-298, April 2001.
  Chin, J. W.; Aouadi, K.; Haight, M. R.; Hughes, W. L.; Nguyen, T.
• Elevated Temperature Aging of Glass Fiber Reinforced Vinyl Ester and Isophthalic Polyester Composites in Water, Salt Water, and Concrete Pore Solution.
  American Society for Composites, 16th Technical Conference. Proceedings. September 9-12, 2001, Blacksburg, VA, 1-12 pp, 2001.
  Chin, J. W.; Hughes, W. L.; Signor, A.
• Enhancing Sensitivity of Atomic Force Microscopy for Characterization of Surface Chemical Heterogeneity.
  Adhesion Fundamentals: From Moecules to Mechanisms and Modeling. Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, 26th. Proceedings. February 23-26, 2003, Myrtle Beack, SC, Koberstein, J. T.; Anderson, G. L., Editor(s)(s), 185-187 pp, 2003.
  Gu, X.; VanLandingham, M. R.; Fasolka, M.; Martin, J. W.; Jean, J. Y.; Nguyen, T.
• Environmental Effects on Composite Matrix Resins Used in Construction.
  Durability of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Construction (CDCC'98), 1st International Conference. Proceedings. 1998, Canada, Benmokrane, B.; Rahman, H., Editor(s)(s), 229-241 pp, 1998.
  Chin, J. W.; Haight, M. R.; Hughes, W. L.; Nguyen, T.
• Estimation of Absorbed Photolytic Dosage and Quantum Yield Using UV-VIS and FTIR Spectroscopies.
  Spring Meeting. Volume 82. American Chemical Society. PSME. Proceedings. March 26-30, 2000, San Francisco, CA, 373-374 pp, 2000.
  Martin, J. W.; Nguyen, T.; Byrd, W. E.; Embree, N.
• Experimental and Computational Studies of Oxidizer and Fuel Side Addition of Ethanol to Opposed Flow Air/Ethylene Flames.
  Combustion and Flame, Vol. 142, No. 4, 413-427, September 2005.
  McNesby, K. L.; Miziolek, A. W.; Nguyen, T.; Delucia, F. C.; Skaggs, R. R.; Litzinger, T. A.
• Fatigue Model for Fiber-Reinforced Polymeric Composites for Offshore Applications.
  NIST TN 1434; 43 p. September 2000.
  Nguyen, T.; Tang, H. C.; Chuang, T. J.; Chin, J. W.; Wu, H. F.; Lesko, J.
• Fatigue Model for Fiber-Reinforced Polymeric Composites in Civil Engineering Applications.
  Composites Engineering, 5th International Conference. Proceedings. International Community for Composites Engineering and College of Engineering University of New Orleans. July 5-11, 1998, Las Vegas, NV, Hui, D., Editor(s), 881-882 pp, 1998.
  Tang, H. C.; Nguyen, T.; Chung, T.; Chin, J. W.; Lesko, J.
• Fatigue Model for Fiber-Reinforced Polymeric Composites.
  Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol. 12, No. 2, 97-104, May 2000.
  Tang, H. C.; Nguyen, T.; Chuang, T. J.; Chin, J. W.; Lesko, J.; Wu, H. F.
• Ground Improvement Techniques for Liquefaction Remediation Near Existing Lifelines.
  NISTIR 5714; 87 p. October 1995.
  Andrus, R. D.; Chung, R. M.
• Guidelines and Procedures for Implementation of the Executive Order on Seismic Safety of New Construction.
  NISTIR 4852; ICSSSC RP 2.1-A; 26 p. June 1992.
  Todd, D. R.; Bieniawski, A. S.
• How-To Suggestions for Implementing Executive Order 12941 on Seismic Safety of Existing Federal Buildings: A Handbook.
  NISTIR 5770; ICSSC TR-17; 201 p. November 1995.
  Bieniawski, A. S.; Todd, D. R.
• Hygroscopic Stress and Failure of Coating/Metal Systems.
  Paint, Varnish, Ink and Adhesive Industry. Eurocoat Congress, 1996. September 1996, Italy, 1-17 pp, 1996.
  Perera, D. Y.; Nguyen, T.
• ICSSC Guidance on Implementing Executive Order 12941 on Seismic Safety of Existing Federally Owned or Leased Buildings.
  NISTIR 5734; 27 p. October 1995.
  Todd, D. R.; Bieniawski, A. S.
• In-Situ Imaging of Chloride Ions at the Metal/Solution Interface by Scanning Combination Microelectrodes.
  Corrosion, Vol. 56, No. 1, 41-47, January 2000.
  Lin, C. J.; Du, R. G.; Nguyen, T.
• In Situ Measurement of Metal Ions at the Polymer/Substrate Interface Using Infrared-Active Sensors.
  Adhesion Society Meeting. February 1996, 453-455 pp, 1996.
  Nguyen, T.; Byrd, W. E.
• In Situ Measurement of Water at the Organic Coating/Substrate Interface.
  Progress in Organic Coatings, Vol. 27, 181-193, 1996.
  Nguyen, T.; Byrd, W. E.; Bentz, D. P.; Lin, C.
• Integrating Sphere-Based Ultraviolet Exposure Chamber Design for Photodegradation of Polymeric Materials.
  Polymer Degradation and Stability, Vol. 63, 297-304, 1999.
  Martin, J. W.; Chin, J. W.; Byrd, W. E.; Embree, E. J.; Kraft, K. M.
• Integrating Sphere Sources for UV Exposure: A Novel Approach to the Artificial UV Weathering of Coatings, Plastics and Composites.
  Service Life Prediction: Methodology and Metrologies. Proceedings. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 805. 2002, American Chemical Society, Martin, J. W.; Bauer, D. R., Editor(s)(s), 144-160 pp, 2002.
  Chin, J. W.; Byrd, E.; Embree, E. J.; Martin, J. W.
• Integrating Sphere Sources for UV Exposure: A Novel Approach to the Artificial UV Weathering of Coatings, Plastics and Composites.
  Service Life Prediction: Methodology and Metrologies. Proceedings. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 805. 2002, American Chemical Society, Martin, J. W.; Bauer, D. R., Editor(s)(s), 144-160 pp, 2002.
  Chin, J. W.; Byrd, E.; Embree, E. J.; Martin, J. W.
• Interfacial Water and Adhesion Loss of Polymer Coatings on a Siliceous Substrate.
  Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings. Volume 385. 1995, 57-63 pp, 1995.
  Nguyen, T.; Byrd, W. E.; Alsheh, D.; McDonough, W.; Seiler, J. F., Jr.
• January 17, 1995 Hyogoken-Nanbu (Kobe) Earthquake: Performance of Structures, Lifelines, and Fire Protection Systems.
  NIST SP 901; ISCCS TR18; 573 p. July 1996.
  Chung, R. M.; Ballantyne, D. B.; Comeau, E.; Holzer, T. L.; Madrzykowski, D.; Schiff, A. J.; Stone, W. C.; Wilcoski, J.; Borcherdt, R. D.; Cooper, J. D.; Lew, H. S.; Moehle, J.; Sheng, L. H.; Taylor, A. W.; Bucker, I.; Hayes, J.; Leyendecker, E. V.; O'Rourke, T.; Singh, M. P.; Whitney, M.
• Laboratory Apparatus and Cumulative Damage Model for Linking Field and Laboratory Exposure Results.
  Service Life Prediction: Methodology and Metrologies. Proceedings. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 805. 2002, American Chemical Society, Martin, J. W.; Bauer, D. R., Editor(s)(s), 119-143 pp, 2002.
  Martin, J. W.; Nguyen, T.; Byrd, E.; Dickens, B.; Embree, N.
• Liquefaction Evaluation of Densified Sand at Approach to Pier 1 on Treasure Island, California, Using SASW Method.
  NISTIR 6230; 80 p. October 1998.
  Andrus, R. D.; Stokoe, K. H., II; Chung, R. M.; Bay, J. A.
• Liquefaction Evaluation Procedure Based on Shear Wave Velocity.
  ISSD 0386-5878;Wind and Seismic Effects. U.S./Japan Natural Resources Development Program (UJNR). Joint Meeting, 31st. Technical Memorandum of PWRI 3653. Proceedings. May 11-14, 1999, Tsukuba, Japan, 469-474 pp, 1999.
  Andrus, R. D.; Stokoe, K. H., II
• Liquefaction Remediation Near Existing Lifeline Structures.
  Technical Report NCEER-96-0012; NCEER Task Number 95-2702A;Japan/U.S. Workshop on Earthquake Resistant Design of Lifeline Facilities and Countermeasures Against Soil Liquefaction, 6th Proceedings. National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research. June 11-13, 1996, Tokyo, Japan, National Center for Earthquake Engg. Res., NY, Hamada, M.; O'Rourke, T., Editor(s)(s), 457-476 pp, 1996.
  Andrus, R. D.; Chung, R. M.
• Liquefaction Resistance Based on Shear Wave Velocity.
  Evaluation of Liquefaction Resistance of Soils. National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (NCEER) Workshop. Proceedings. January 5-6, 1996, Salt Lake, UT, Youd, T. L.; Idriss, I. M., Editor(s)(s), 89-128 pp, 1997.
  Andrus, R. D.; Stokoe, K. H., II
• Mapping Chemically Heterogeneous Polymer System Using Chemical Modification and Atomic Force Microscopy.
  ACS Polymer Preprints, Vol. 41, No. 2, 1423-1424, 2000.
  Raghavan, D.; Gu, X.; VanLandingham, M. R.; Nguyen, T.
• Mapping Heterogeneity in Polymeric Materials Using Atomic Force Microscopy: Phase Imaging and Nanoindentation.
  Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE). Spring Meeting. Volume 82. Proceedings. American Chemical Society (ASME). March 26-30, 2000, San Francisco, CA, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, 50-51 pp, 2000.
  Gu, X.; VanLandingham, M. R.; Raghavan, D.; Nguyen, T.
• Mapping Polymer Heterogeneity Using Atomic Force Microscopy Phase Imaging and Nanoscale Indentation.
  Macromolecules, Vol. 33, No. 7, 2573-2583, 2000.
  Raghavan, D.; Gu, X.; Nguyen, T.; VanLandingham, M. R.; Karim, A.
• Materials Aspects of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites in Infrastructure.
  NISTIR 5888; 46 p. August 1996.
  Chin, J. W.
• Materials-Science Based Approach to Phenol Emissions From a Flooring Material in an Office Building.
  Indoor Air Quality and Climate, 7th International Conference. Proceedings. Indoor Air '96. Volume 2. July 21-26, 1996, Nagoya, Japan, 109-114 pp, 1996.
  Martin, J. W.; Persily, A. K.; Guenther, F. R.; Nguyen, T.; Liggett, W. S., Jr.; Byrd, W. E.; Oakley, L.
• Measuring Peel Adhesion of Coatings.
  Journal of Protective Coatings and Linings, Vol. 12, No. 5, 82-89, May 1995.
  McKnight, M. E.; Seiler, J. F., Jr.; Nguyen, T.; Rossiter, W. J., Jr.
• Method for Measuring Water Diffusion in a Coating Applied to a Substrate.
  Journal of Coatings Technology, Vol. 67, No. 844, 37-46, 1995.
  Nguyen, T.; Bentz, D. P.; Byrd, W. E.
• Method of Estimating the Parameters of Tuned Mass Dampers for Seismic Applications.
  NISTIR 5806; 39 p. April 1996.Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Vol. 26, 617-635, 1997.
  Sadek, F.; Mohraz, B.; Taylor, A. W.; Chung, R. M.
• Method of Estimating the Parameters of Tuned Mass Dampers for Seismic Applications.
  NISTIR 5806; 39 p. April 1996.Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Vol. 26, 617-635, 1997.
  Sadek, F.; Mohraz, B.; Taylor, A. W.; Chung, R. M.
• Method of Estimating the Parameters of Tuned Mass Dampers for Seismic Applications.
  NISTIR 5806; 39 p. April 1996.Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Vol. 26, 617-635, 1997.
  Sadek, F.; Mohraz, B.; Taylor, A. W.; Chung, R. M.
• Microstructure and Morphology of Amine-Cured Epoxy Coatings and Their Changes With Outdoor Exposures: An AFM Study.
  Journal of Coatings Technology Research, Vol. 1, No. 3, 2004.
  Gu, X.; Nguyen, T.; Ho, D. L.; Oudina, M.; Martin, D.; Kidah, B.; Jamin, J.; Rezig, A.; Sung, L. P.; Byrd, E.; Martin, J. W.; Jean, Y. C.
• Model of Fatigue Damage in Strain Rate-Sensitive Composite Materials.
  Journal of Materials Research, Vol. 18, No. 1, 77-80, January 2003.
  Lee, S.; Nguyen, T.; Chuang, T.
• Modes and Mechanisms of Degradation of Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Steel in a Marine Environment.
  Durability of Building Materials and Components 7th. Volume 1. Chapter 51. 1996, E&FN Spon, London, England, Sjostrom, C., Editor(s), 491-502 pp, 1996.
  Nguyen, T.; Martin, J. W.
• Nanocharacterization of Surface and Interface of Different Epoxy Networks.
  DD Polymer Interfaces and Thin Films. Materials Research Society (MRS) Symposium. Proceedings. Volume 710. 2002, Karim, A.; Frank, C. W.; Russel, T. P.; Nealey, P. F., Editor(s)(s), DD109.1-DD109.6 pp, 2002.
  Gu, X.; Ho, D. L.; Sung, L. P.; VanLandingham, M. R.; Nguyen, T.; Raghavan, D.
• Nanoscale Characterization of Coatings Surface Degradation With Tapping Atomic Force Microscopy.
  Adhesion Fundamentals: From Molecules to Mechanisms and Modeling. Adhesion Society Annual Meeting, 26th. Proceedings. February 23-26, 2003, Myrtle Beach, SC, 508-510 pp, 2003.
  Nguyen, T.; Gu, X.; VanLandingham, M.; Ryntz, R.; Nugyen, D.; Martin, J. W.
• Non-Osmotic Blister Growth Model in Coating Systems.
  Damage and Failure of Interfaces (DFI-1), 1st International Conference. Proceedings. September 22-24, 1997, Vienna, Austria, A.A.Balkema Publishers, Brookfield, VT, Rossmamith, H., Editor(s), 203-209 pp, 1997.
  Chuang, T. J.; Nguyen, T.
• Passive Energy Dissipation Devices for Seismic Applications.
  NISTIR 5923; 59 p. November 1996.
  Sadek, F.; Mohraz, B.; Taylor, A. W.; Chung, R. M.
• Performance of Federal Buildings in the January 17, 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
  NISTIR 5574; 25 p. January 1995.
  Todd, D. R.; Bieniawski, A. S.
• Performance of HUD-Affiliated Properties During the January 17, 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
  NISTIR 5488; 66 p. August 1994.
  Todd, D. R.; Anderson, E.; Carino, N. J.; Cheok, G. S.; Chung, R. M.; Gross, J. L.; Phan, L. T.; Schultz, A. E.; Shenton, H. W., III; Taylor, A. W.; Yancey, C. W. C.
• Perimeter Safety Net Projection Requirements.
  NBSIR 85-3271; 60 p. May 1986.
  Yancey, C. W. C.; Carino, N. J.; Sansalone, M.
• Positron Studies of Polymeric Coatings.
  Radiation Physics and Chemistry, Vol. 68, No. 3/4, 395-402, October/November 2003.
  Jean, Y. C.; Mallon, P. E.; Zhang, R.; Chen, H.; Li, Y.; Zhang, J.; Wu, Y. C.; Sandreczki, T. C.; Suzuki, R.; Ohdaira, T.; Gu, X.; Nguyen, T.
• Post-Earthquake Fire and Lifelines Workshop; Long Beach, California, January 30-31, 1995. Proceedings.
  NIST SP 889; 55 p. August 1995.
  Chung, R. M.; Jason, N. H.; Mohraz, B.; Mowrer, F. W.; Walton, W. D.
• Prediction of Blistering in Coating Systems.
  Organic Coatings for Corrosion Control. ACS Symposium Series No. 689. Proceedings. American Chemical Society. Chapter 11. April 1998, Washington, DC, Bierwagen, G. P., Editor(s), 137-150 pp, 1998.
  Pommersheim, J. M.; Nguyen, T.
• Preliminary Guidelines for Liquefaction Assessment Using Shear Wave Velocity.
  NIST SP 904; August 1996.U.S./Japan Natural Resources Development Program (UJNR). Wind and Seismic Effects. Joint Meeting of the U.S./Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects, 28th. May 14-17, 1996, Gaithersburg, MD, Raufaste, N. J., Jr., Editor(s), 77-83 pp, 1996.
  Andrus, R. D.; Stokoe, K. H., II
• Proceedings of a Workshop on Developing and Adopting Seismic Design and Construction Standards for Lifelines.
  NISTIR 5907; 345 p. October 1996.
  Dikkers, R. D.; Chung, R. M.; Mohraz, B.; Lew, H. S.; Wright, R. N.
• Quantifying Water at the Organic Film/Hydroxylated Substrate Interface.
  Journal of Adhesion, Vol. 48, 169-194, 1995.
  Nguyen, T.; Byrd, W. E.; Bentz, D. P.
• Reciprocity Law Experiments in Polymeric Photodegradation: A Critical Review.
  Progress in Organic Coatings, Vol. 47, No. 3/4, 292-311, September 2003.
  Martin, J. W.; Chin, J. W.; Nguyen, T.
• Recommendations of the Lifeline Policymakers Workshop.
  NISTIR 6085; 42 p. October 1997.
  Mohraz, B.; Chung, R. M.
• Relating Laboratory and Outdoor Exposure of Coatings. Part IV: Mode and Mechanism for Hydrolytic Degradation of Acrylic-Malamine Coatings Exposed to Water Vapor in the Absence of UV Light.
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  Wind and Seismic Effects, 29th Joint Meeting of U.S./Japan Panel. Proceedings. U.S./Japan Government Cooperative Program on Natural Resources (UJNR). Technical Memorandum of PWRI No. 3524. May 13-16, 1997, Tsukuba, Japan, 245-259 pp, 1997.
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• Standards for the Testing and Evaluation of Seismic Isolation Systems.
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  NISTIR 5857; 73 p. June 1996.
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• Summary of Cyclic Lateral Load Tests on Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Columns.
  NISTIR 5984; 101 p. January 1997.
  Taylor, A. W.; Kuo, C.; Wellenius, K.; Chung, D. M.
• Summary of NIST's Activities Related to the January 17, 1994 Northridge California Earthquake.
  Northridge Earthquake Research Conference. Proceedings. August 20-22, 1997, Los Angeles, CA, 1997.
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