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Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP): Helping Organizations Maintain and Verify the Security of their Information Systems

September 27, 2010

Author(s)

Shirley M. Radack

This bulletin summarizes the information presented in NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-117, Guide To Adopting and Using the Security Content Automation...

Virtual Cement and Concrete Testing Laboratory Educational Version 2.0 User Guide

September 24, 2010

Author(s)

Jeffrey W. Bullard

This document serves as the users guide for the educational version of the Virtual Cement and Concrete Testing Laboratory (VCCTL) software, version 2.0. Using...

Overall and Local Movement Speeds During Fire Drill Evacuations in Buildings up to 31 Stories

September 17, 2010

Author(s)

Richard D. Peacock, Bryan L. Hoskins, Erica D. Kuligowski

The time that it takes an occupant population to reach safety when descending a stairwell during building evacuations is typically described by measureable...

A Statistical Test Suite for Random and Pseudorandom Number Generators for Cryptographic Applications

September 16, 2010

Author(s)

Lawrence E. Bassham, Andrew L. Rukhin, Juan Soto, James R. Nechvatal, Miles E. Smid, Stefan D. Leigh, M Levenson, M Vangel, Nathanael A. Heckert, D L. Banks

This paper discusses some aspects of selecting and testing random and pseudorandom number generators. The outputs of such generators may be used in many...

Applicability of Nonlinear Multiple-Degree-of-Freedom Modeling for Design - Supporting Documentation

September 15, 2010

Author(s)

Michael Valley, Mark Aschheim, Craig Comartin, William Holmes, Helmut Krawinkler, Mark Sinclair

This report presents findings, conclusions, and recommendations resulting from a review of available research and practice regarding nonlinear multiple-degree...

Applicability of Nonlinear Multiple-Degree-of-Freedom Modeling for Design

September 15, 2010

Author(s)

Michael Valley, Mark Aschheim, Craig Comartin, William Holmes, Helmut Krawinkler, Mark Sinclair

In 2008, NIST initiated Task Order 68241 entitled "Improved Nonlinear Static Seismic Analysis Procedures Multiple-Degree-of-Freedom Modeling." The purpose of...

Fabrication, Characterization, and Flammability Testing of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Layer-by-Layer Coated Polyurethane Foam

September 15, 2010

Author(s)

Rick D. Davis, Yeon S. Kim

The research presented here is the first report of fabricating mulitwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) based thin coatings on polyurethane foam (PUF) using Layer-by...

Measurement Uncertainties in Speaker Recognition Evaluation

September 15, 2010

Author(s)

Jin Chu Wu, Alvin F. Martin, Craig S. Greenberg, Raghu N. Kacker

The speaker recognition evaluation is an ongoing series of evaluations conducted by NIST. A detection cost function is computed over the sequence of trials...

High-Speed Dual-Spectrum Imaging for the Measurement of Metal Cutting Temperatures

September 13, 2010

Author(s)

Eric P. Whitenton

Models are important tools for optimizing the metal cutting process, allowing industry to make parts at less cost. Measurements of the process using thermal and...

Recognizing people from dynamic and static faces and bodies: Dissecting identity with a fusion approach

September 13, 2010

Author(s)

Alice J. O'Toole, P. Jonathon Phillips, Samuel Weimer, Dana A. Roark, Julianne Ayadd, Robert Barwick, Joseph Dunlop

The goal of this study was to evaluate human accuracy at identifying people from static and dynamic presentations of faces and bodies. Participants matched...

Measuring Up to Sustainable Water: Report from the 2010 NIST/Virginia Tech. Water Workshop

September 9, 2010

Author(s)

Lauren F. Greenlee, Jessica D. Torrey, Stephanie A. Hooker, Michael J. Fasolka, Sunil K. Sinha, Marc A. Edwards

Securing water sources of sufficient quality and quantity poses a major barrier to growing communities. Major investments in capitol and materials are planned...

Measuring Up to Sustainable Water, NIST-Virginia Tech Workshop on Aging Water Infrastructure September 9-10 2010

September 9, 2010

Author(s)

Stephanie A. Hooker, Christopher N. McCowan, Sunil K. Sinha, Mark Edwards

The NIST-VT workshop identified funding priorities for federal institutions and other funding sources for sustainable water infrastructure systems in order to...

Impact of Carbon Nanofiber Layer-By-Layer Coatings on Polyurethane Foam Flammability

September 2, 2010

Author(s)

Rick D. Davis, Yeon S. Kim

This is the first reported use of Layer-by-Layer (LBL) assembly to fabricate thin film coatings on polyurethane foam, of incorporating carbon nanofibers (CNF)...

Energy Levels and Observed Spectral Lines of Ionized Argon, Ar II through Ar XVIII

September 1, 2010

Author(s)

Edward B. Saloman

The energy levels and observed spectral lines of ionized argon atoms, in all stages of ionization have been compiled. Sufficient experimental data were found to...

Framework Type Determination for Zeolite Crystals in the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database

September 1, 2010

Author(s)

Shujiang Yang, Mohammed Lach-hab, Iosif I. Vaisman, Estela Blaisten-Barojas, Xiang Li, Vicky L. Karen

This work provides assignment of framework type for 1391 zeolite crystal entries in the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database (ICSD). Additionally, a proposed...

A Next Generation Electrodynamic Shaker for the Primary Calibration of Accelerometers

September 1, 2010

Author(s)

Beverly F. Payne, Kari K. Harper

A shaker system was designed to allow direct primary calibration of accelerometers using both reciprocity and interferometer techniques over the frequency range...

The effect of shade trees on summertime electricity use in Sacramento, California

September 1, 2010

Author(s)

Geoffrey Donovan, David Butry, Joshua D. Kneifel

Although previous studies have shown that shade trees can reduce summertime electricity use, none have compared these reductions to other common energy...

Guidelines for Smart Grid Cyber Security

August 31, 2010

Author(s)

Annabelle Lee

[Superseded by NISTIR 7628 Rev. 1 (Sep. 2014), http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=916068] Smart Grid technologies will introduce...

Framework for Emergency Response Officials (ERO): Authentication and Authorization Infrastructure

August 31, 2010

Author(s)

Ramaswamy Chandramouli, Teresa T. Schwarzhoff

This document describe a framework (with the acronym ERO-AA) for establishing an infrastructure for authentication and authorization of Emergency Response...

Evaluation of Contemporary Design of Reinforced Concrete Lateral Resisting Systems using Current Performance Based Assessment Criteria

August 31, 2010

Author(s)

Travis Welt

Seismic design and assessment methods for structures vary in approach. This pilot investigation thoroughly examines the correlation between ASCE/SEI 7‐10...

Core Manufacturing Simulation Data (CMSD): A Standard Representation for Manufacturing Simulation-related Information

August 31, 2010

Author(s)

Frank H. Riddick, Yung-Tsun T. Lee

Standard representations for key manufacturing entities could help reduce the costs associated with simulation model construction and data exchange between...

Building Occupant Egress Data

August 27, 2010

Author(s)

Richard D. Peacock, Erica D. Kuligowski

Data on people movement on stairs were collected from 9 office and residential building evacuations in the United States. The buildings involved in this study...

Assessing the Effectiveness of Security Controls in Federal Information Systems

August 23, 2010

Author(s)

Shirley M. Radack

This bulletin summarizes the information presented in NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-53A, Revision 1, Guide for Assessing the Security Controls in Federal...

NEHRP Seismic Design Technical Brief No. 3 - Seismic Design of Cast-in-Place Concrete Diaphragms, Chords, and Collectors: A Guide for Practicing Engineers

August 17, 2010

Author(s)

Jack Moehle, John Hooper, Dominic Kelly, Thomas Meyer

Program Plan for the Development of Collapse Assessment and Mitigation Strategies for Existing Reinforced Concrete Buildings

August 16, 2010

Author(s)

Ken Elwood, Craig Comartin, William Holmes, Dominic Kelly, Laura Lowes, Jack Moehle

Work on this project was intended to be an extension of a National Science Foundation (NSF), George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation...

Recommended practice extensions for GD&T in STEP-AP210 in the context of electronic connectors

August 16, 2010

Author(s)

Jamie Stori, Kevin G. Brady

The purpose of this document is to extend the recommended practices for the representation of GD&T in STEP AP 210 (ISO-10303:210) in the context of packaged...

Database-Assisted Design for Wind: Veering Effects on High-Rise Structures

August 15, 2010

Author(s)

Dong Hun Yeo, Emil Simiu

Atmospheric boundary layer winds experience two types of effects due to friction at the ground surface. One effect is the increase of the wind speeds with...

Use Cases for the Management and Maintenance of Multi-Domain AP 210 Component Models

August 4, 2010

Author(s)

Thomas Thurman, Jamie Stori, Kevin G. Brady

This document provides use cases for the management and maintenance of multi-domain component models using ISO 10303-210:2010 (AP 210) as a computer...

A Green Laser Pointer Hazard

August 2, 2010

Author(s)

Jemellie Galang, Alessandro Restelli, Edward W. Hagley, Charles W. Clark

An inexpensive green laser pointer was found to emit 20 mW of infrared radiation during normal use. This is potentially a serious hazard that would not be...

Report of the 94th National Conference on Weights and Measures, July 12 - 16, 2009, San Antonio, Texas (SP1099)

August 2, 2010

Author(s)

Tina G. Butcher, Steven E. Cook, Linda D. Crown, Lisa Warfield

The 94th Annual Meeting of the National Conferenc eon Weights and Measures (NCWM) was held in San Antonio, Texas, July 12 throgh 16, 2009. The theme of the...

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