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Book Seismic Evaluation of Bridge Columns with Energy Dissipating Mechanisms  Research overview

Download or read book Seismic Evaluation of Bridge Columns with Energy Dissipating Mechanisms Research overview written by Mehdi Saiidi and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Research Report 864: Seismic Evaluation of Bridge Columns with Energy Dissipating Mechanisms, Volume 1: Research Overview and Volume 2: Guidelines describes the evaluation of new materials and techniques for design and construction of novel bridge columns meant to improve seismic performance. These techniques include shape memory alloy (SMA), engineered cementitious composite (ECC), fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP), and rocking mechanisms. The guidelines contained in Volume 2 explore a quantitative evaluation method to rate novel columns as well as design and construction methods for SMA-reinforced ECC columns, SMA-reinforced FRP-confined concrete/columns, and FRP-confined hybrid rocking columns. The project explores the behavior of the selected columns and develops proposed design guidelines according to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and the AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design. Appendices A-I are available online.

Book Seismic Evaluation of Bridge Columns with Energy Dissipating Mechanisms  Research overview

Download or read book Seismic Evaluation of Bridge Columns with Energy Dissipating Mechanisms Research overview written by Mehdi Saiidi and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Research Report 864: Seismic Evaluation of Bridge Columns with Energy Dissipating Mechanisms, Volume 1: Research Overview and Volume 2: Guidelines describes the evaluation of new materials and techniques for design and construction of novel bridge columns meant to improve seismic performance. These techniques include shape memory alloy (SMA), engineered cementitious composite (ECC), fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP), and rocking mechanisms. The guidelines contained in Volume 2 explore a quantitative evaluation method to rate novel columns as well as design and construction methods for SMA-reinforced ECC columns, SMA-reinforced FRP-confined concrete/columns, and FRP-confined hybrid rocking columns. The project explores the behavior of the selected columns and develops proposed design guidelines according to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and the AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design. Appendices A-I are available online.

Book Seismic Evaluation of Bridge Columns with Energy Dissipating Mechanisms

Download or read book Seismic Evaluation of Bridge Columns with Energy Dissipating Mechanisms written by Mehdi Saiidi and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Research Report 864: Seismic Evaluation of Bridge Columns with Energy Dissipating Mechanisms, Volume 1: Research Overview and Volume 2: Guidelines describes the evaluation of new materials and techniques for design and construction of novel bridge columns meant to improve seismic performance. These techniques include shape memory alloy (SMA), engineered cementitious composite (ECC), fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP), and rocking mechanisms. The guidelines contained in Volume 2 explore a quantitative evaluation method to rate novel columns as well as design and construction methods for SMA-reinforced ECC columns, SMA-reinforced FRP-confined concrete/columns, and FRP-confined hybrid rocking columns. The project explores the behavior of the selected columns and develops proposed design guidelines according to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and the AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design. Appendices A-I are available online.

Book Seismic Energy Based Fatigue Damage Analysis of Bridge Columns

Download or read book Seismic Energy Based Fatigue Damage Analysis of Bridge Columns written by G. A. Chang and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Seismic Energy Based Fatigue Damage Analysis of Bridge Columns

Download or read book Seismic Energy Based Fatigue Damage Analysis of Bridge Columns written by G.A. Chang and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Summary of Evaluation Findings for the Testing of Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipating Devices

Download or read book Summary of Evaluation Findings for the Testing of Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipating Devices written by Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (U.S.) and published by ASCE Publications. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC), a CERF Service Center. his report summarizes the results of an evaluation that was designed to test the performance of 11 seismic isolators and dampers. The devices were tested for stability, response during earthquake simulations, and fatigue and weathering effects.

Book Seismic Energy Based Fatique Damage Analysis of Bridge Columns

Download or read book Seismic Energy Based Fatique Damage Analysis of Bridge Columns written by Gilberto Axel Chang and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Determination of energy and fatigue demands on bridge columns.

Book Seismic Energy Based Fatique Damage Analysis of Bridge Columns

Download or read book Seismic Energy Based Fatique Damage Analysis of Bridge Columns written by Gilberto Axel Chang and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concerned with computational modeling of energy absorption (fatigue) capacity of reinforced concrete bridge columns by using a cyclic dynamic fiber element model.

Book Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Bridges Allowed to Uplift During Multi Directional Excitation

Download or read book Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Bridges Allowed to Uplift During Multi Directional Excitation written by Andres Oscar Espinoza and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Bridges Allowed to Uplift During Multi-Directional Excitation by Andres Oscar Espinoza Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering University of California, Berkeley Professor Stephen A. Mahin, Chair The behavior of bridges subjected to recent moderate and large earthquakes has led to bridge design detailed for better seismic performance, particularly through wider bridge foundations to handle larger expected design forces. Foundation uplift, which is not employed in conventional bridge design, has been identified as an important mechanism, in conjunction with structural yielding and soil-structure interaction that may dissipate energy during earthquakes. Preventing uplift through wider foundations looks past the technical and economical feasibility of allowing foundation uplift during seismic events. The research presented in this thesis is part of a larger experimental and analytical investigation to develop and validate design methods for bridge piers on shallow foundations allowed to uplift during seismic events. Several analytical and some experimental studies have been performed to assess rocking and or uplift of shallow foundation systems, however they have evaluated systems with a limited range of footing dimensions and seismic excitations. As such, there is an uncertainty in the information needed to base a performance evaluation and develop design methods. The purpose of this study is to investigate, through experimental and analytical studies, the seismic performance of uplifting bridge piers on shallow foundations when considering different ground motions and footing dimensions. As well as to identify key differences in performance evaluation criteria for conventional and uplifting bridge pier systems. The experimental study dynamically tested a single reinforced concrete bridge column specimen with three adjustable footing configurations grouped by footing dimension, and tested for various combinations of one, two, and three components of seismic excitation. Groups one and two evaluated uplifting systems where the column was limited to elastic loading levels while group three considered inelastic column loading levels. All test groups remained stable and exhibited some rocking and or uplift during testing. Analytical models were developed and validated using the experimental testing results to predict local and global footing and column response. Reliable estimates of forces and displacements during elastic and inelastic response were achieved. To assess the seismic performance of a range of bridge pier systems allowed to uplift a parametric investigation using the validated analytical models was performed in which the column was modeled per conventional design criteria to ensure adequate strength and flexural ductility. The parameters varied include footing width, ground motion excitation, and elastic or inelastic column response. Response of the uplifting bridge pier systems was found to be sensitive to the structural periods, magnitude of excitation, and footing width.

Book Evaluation of Seismic Capacity

Download or read book Evaluation of Seismic Capacity written by G. A. Chang and published by . This book was released on 1994* with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Seismic Design and Retrofit of Bridges

Download or read book Seismic Design and Retrofit of Bridges written by M. J. N. Priestley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1996-04-12 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because of their structural simplicity, bridges tend to beparticularly vulnerable to damage and even collapse when subjectedto earthquakes or other forms of seismic activity. Recentearthquakes, such as the ones in Kobe, Japan, and Oakland,California, have led to a heightened awareness of seismic risk andhave revolutionized bridge design and retrofit philosophies. In Seismic Design and Retrofit of Bridges, three of the world's topauthorities on the subject have collaborated to produce the mostexhaustive reference on seismic bridge design currently available.Following a detailed examination of the seismic effects of actualearthquakes on local area bridges, the authors demonstrate designstrategies that will make these and similar structures optimallyresistant to the damaging effects of future seismicdisturbances. Relying heavily on worldwide research associated with recentquakes, Seismic Design and Retrofit of Bridges begins with anin-depth treatment of seismic design philosophy as it applies tobridges. The authors then describe the various geotechnicalconsiderations specific to bridge design, such as soil-structureinteraction and traveling wave effects. Subsequent chapters coverconceptual and actual design of various bridge superstructures, andmodeling and analysis of these structures. As the basis for their design strategies, the authors' focus is onthe widely accepted capacity design approach, in which particularlyvulnerable locations of potentially inelastic flexural deformationare identified and strengthened to accommodate a greater degree ofstress. The text illustrates how accurate application of thecapacity design philosophy to the design of new bridges results instructures that can be expected to survive most earthquakes withonly minor, repairable damage. Because the majority of today's bridges were built before thecapacity design approach was understood, the authors also devoteseveral chapters to the seismic assessment of existing bridges,with the aim of designing and implementing retrofit measures toprotect them against the damaging effects of future earthquakes.These retrofitting techniques, though not considered appropriate inthe design of new bridges, are given considerable emphasis, sincethey currently offer the best solution for the preservation ofthese vital and often historically valued thoroughfares. Practical and applications-oriented, Seismic Design and Retrofit ofBridges is enhanced with over 300 photos and line drawings toillustrate key concepts and detailed design procedures. As the onlytext currently available on the vital topic of seismic bridgedesign, it provides an indispensable reference for civil,structural, and geotechnical engineers, as well as students inrelated engineering courses. A state-of-the-art text on earthquake-proof design and retrofit ofbridges Seismic Design and Retrofit of Bridges fills the urgent need for acomprehensive and up-to-date text on seismic-ally resistant bridgedesign. The authors, all recognized leaders in the field,systematically cover all aspects of bridge design related toseismic resistance for both new and existing bridges. * A complete overview of current design philosophy for bridges,with related seismic and geotechnical considerations * Coverage of conceptual design constraints and their relationshipto current design alternatives * Modeling and analysis of bridge structures * An exhaustive look at common building materials and theirresponse to seismic activity * A hands-on approach to the capacity design process * Use of isolation and dissipation devices in bridge design * Important coverage of seismic assessment and retrofit design ofexisting bridges

Book Performance based Seismic Bridge Design

Download or read book Performance based Seismic Bridge Design written by M. Lee Marsh and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2013 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 440, Performance-Based Seismic Bridge Design (PBSD) summarizes the current state of knowledge and practice for PBSD. PBSD is the process that links decision making for facility design with seismic input, facility response, and potential facility damage. The goal of PBSD is to provide decision makers and stakeholders with data that will enable them to allocate resources for construction based on levels of desired seismic performance"--Publisher's description.

Book Evaluation of Seismic Retrofit Methods for Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns

Download or read book Evaluation of Seismic Retrofit Methods for Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns written by Terry J. Wayne and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Evaluation of Seismic Demand

Download or read book Evaluation of Seismic Demand written by G. A. Chang and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: