SEISMIC DESIGN OF BRIDGES ON LEAD-RUBBER BEARINGS

This is the summary of results of a research project which investigated the various parameters associated with the design of bridges supported on lead-rubber bearings. Some of the parameters examined are bearing height and yield strength, pier and foundation stiffness, deck stiffness, and earthquake excitation. The study developed a design method that allows designers to more fully utilize the benefits of lead-rubber bearings. The research project consisted of 4 stages: evaluation of the response of single-degree-of-freedom structures; examination of a bridge superstructure; examination of the response of 2- and 4-span bridges with various combinations of pier and abutment stiffness and bearing arrangements.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Turkington, D H
  • Carr, A J
  • Cooke, N
  • Moss, P J
• Publication Date: 1989-12

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 3000-16
• Serial:
  • Journal of Structural Engineering
  • Volume: 115
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9445
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/loi/jsendh

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bearings; Bridge abutments; Bridge design; Bridge foundations; Bridge piers; Bridges; Earthquake resistant design; Earthquake resistant structures; Seismicity; Stiffness; Structural design; Yield strength
• Old TRIS Terms: Lead-rubber bearings; Seismic properties
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00491041
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 28 1990 12:00AM