Journal of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering

Journal of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering

Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers under Low to Moderate Seismic Induced Loads

Document Type : Structural Earthquake Engineering

Authors
1 Department of Architectural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University
2 The Pennsylvania State University
Abstract
Two existing highway bridges in a low seismic area in Eastern U.S. are studied for seismic assessment. Transverse reinforcement spacing and detailing do not satisfy the 1996 AASHTO seismic design specifications. Transverse response of selected two column bents under the action of Nahanni and El Centro earthquakes scaled to 0.15g show the level of lateral force demand to be significantly below yield level. Preliminary seismic assessment based on pier analysis is presented.
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  • Receive Date 15 September 2014
  • Accept Date 26 December 2020
  • Publish Date 01 July 2004