Performance Assessment of an Existing Reinforced Cement Concrete T-Beam and Slab Bridge Using Pushover Analysis

The objective of this paper is to evaluate the structural condition of an existing reinforced cement concrete T-beam and slab bridge and to check its survivability under two imposed ground motions. A three dimensional finite element model of the bridge was developed using Structural Analysis and Program Software SAP2000. The finite element model of the bridge was subjected to ground motions along the transverse and longitudinal directions. A nonlinear static pushover analysis was carried out and the capacity curves were obtained. The seismic demands and the capacities were established. The performance of the bridge was assessed and the results are reported.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.3846/bjrbe.2013.11
• Availability:
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• Authors:
  • Gunasekaran, Umarani
  • Amaladosson, Roseenid Teresa
  • Narayanan, Premavathi
  • Ashokkumar, Kanchanadevi
• Publication Date: 2013

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 83-90
• Serial:
  • Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
  • ISSN: 1822-427X
  • EISSN: 1822-4288
  • Serial URL: https://bjrbe-journals.rtu.lv/index
• Publication flags:

  Open Access (libre)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Bridge design; Concrete bridges; Design capacity; Earthquake resistant design; Finite element method; Performance based specifications; Reinforced concrete; Seismicity
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Materials; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01493528
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 26 2013 5:01PM