To date, research on seismic resistance evaluation of bridge piers considering long-period ground motions has been conducted. However,
20.2.1 INTRODUCTION Seismic bridge design has been improving and advancing based on research findings and lessons learned from past earthquakes, such as the 1989 Loma Prieta and the 1994
This study addresses the seismic resilience requirements of high-speed railway track-bridge systems in high-intensity seismic zones by proposing
The proposed methodology advances the state of the art in enabling more efficient and reliable regional seismic fragility assessment of multi
Revised theoretical equations are derived to predict the strength, stiffness, and yield displacement of existing RC multi-column bridge bents, as well as the contributions of BRBs to their
Highway bridges located near hill slopes in regions characterized by moderate to high seismicity are often under the joint threat of earthquakes and subsequent earthquake-induced
Through nonlinear time-history analysis, the multi-hazard fragility of the tower in cable-stayed bridges under seismic-wind combined action is studied. The results show that seismic-wind
This study aims to analyze the longitudinal seismic performance of a typical multi-span continuous girder bridge with seat-type abutments under
This study evaluates the effectiveness of seismic anchor systems—namely, vertical seismic bars and pre-tensioned cables—in mitigating uplift and controlling displacements in bridges
There is clearly a gap in research focused on fragility analysis and seismic design of precast PT multi-column bridge bents. This research addresses this gap by evaluating the seismic
However, the residual displacement is rarely considered when assessing post-earthquake functionality and seismic resilience of bridges. An evaluation method for seismic damage
At present, the seismic structure of recoverable functional bridges based on seismic resilience is one of the hotspots in bridge seismic engineering research. Therefore, a new type of
The first part of the chapter, i.e., Section 20.1.2, describes general seismic design considerations including pertinent formulae, interpretation of Caltrans SDC provisions, and a procedural flowchart for
The vulnerability of bridges and the effectiveness of suitable mitigation techniques in regions exposed to different seismic scenarios, while lacking
The present study examines, for the first time, the combined effects of structural systems and skew angles on the seismic response of multi-span
This study introduces an approach for optimal seismic bridge column retrofit planning of multiple bridges in a bridge network. The optimisation is based on maximising the real option value
Multi-span simply supported (MSSS) bridges are extensively utilized worldwide, yet they often suffer damage or failure during earthquakes. This study
Natural and human-made hazards pose significant risks to bridges, disrupting transportation systems and causing severe economic and social impacts. Earthquakes and blasts
This paper presents a comprehensive review of bridges subjected to fault ruptures. It begins with an overview of seismic damage to fault-crossing bridges in past earthquakes, followed by
This study evaluates the seismic resilience of a regional bridge network, focusing on the interconnectedness and interdependence among
Abstract This paper addresses the lack of current Chinese seismic-resistant design principles and methods for track structures in the bridge-embankment transition zone of multi-span
Accurate and efficient seismic fortification standards are essential for bridge construction to mitigate severe damage caused by spatially varying gro
Self-centering rocking bridge piers, characterized by their minimal residual deformation and rapid post-seismic recovery, have emerged as a promising solution for enhancing the seismic
Also, a fragility analysis is conduced to assess the seismic resistance for the overall bridge system. For these analyses, the bending test of an SMA bar is conducted and its analytical model is
Lastly, the design optimization of SMA RC piers and SMA restrainers is explored through a multi-criteria decision-making process. The results revealed that the novel bridge system is efficient
Seismic isolation technology is one of the most advanced and effective methods available today to resist earthquake actions on structures and is widely utilized in diverse building and bridge
Steel–concrete composite bridges represent a design option whose use is increasing in areas subject to high-intensity seismic activity. In point of
The dynamic response of TTB coupling systems under seismic excitations is a complex interaction of multiple factors, including ground motion characteristics, bridge structural properties,
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