"Ductile Cladding Connection Systems for Seismic Design," Co-PI with Dr. J.I. Craig, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Structures Division, July 1995 to June 1998 "Experimental Evaluation of Robust Controllers in Buildings with Added Hysteretic Passive Damping," Co-PI with Drs. J.I. Craig and A. J. Calise, AE, National Science Foundation, July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1998 "ST-4: Response Modification Applications for Essential Facilities in Mid-America," Co-PI with Dr. J.I. Craig, Mid-America Earthquake Center, October 1997 to December 1999 "ST-9: Performance Objectives for Essential Facilities: Nonstructural Systems," Co-PI with Dr. J.I. Craig, Mid-America Earthquake Center, October 1998 to December 1999