EFFECT OF DESIGN SEISMIC LOADS ON A HIGHWAY BRIDGE

The measured and calculated response of a five-span reinforced concrete highway bridge subjected to static lateral loads is presented. The experimental studies included nondestructive static tests of the bridge loaded by hydraulic jacks at the intersection of piers and the deck, as well as quick-release dynamic tests. The lateral deflection of the bridge deck was measured at the abutments and at the intersection of piers and the deck. The bridge was loaded to approximately 50% above the seismic design loads. No sign of distress was observed even though these very large loads were used. The analytical studies included several static elastic and inelastic analyses of the bridge for the test loads, the loads used in the design of the bridge, and the loads based on the current Applied Technology Council (ATC) guidelines for seismic design of highway bridges.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Saiidi, M
  • Douglas, B M
• Publication Date: 1984-11

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 2723-37
• Serial:
  • Journal of Structural Engineering
  • Volume: 110
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9445
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/loi/jsendh

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge design; Bridges; Design load; Dynamic loads; Dynamic tests; Earthquake resistant structures; Elastic analysis; Highway bridges; Load limits; Nondestructive tests; Reinforced concrete bridges; Seismicity; Static loads; Static tests; Structural analysis; Structural design; Testing
• Uncontrolled Terms: Dynamic analysis; Dynamic response; Seismic response
• Old TRIS Terms: Elastic analysis (Structural); Experimental and analytical study; Static lateral loads
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00393373
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1985 12:00AM