University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Response Modification of Bridges

DesRoches, Reginald; Leon, Roberto T.; Dyke, Shirley

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Report 03-08.pdf

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/9180

Description

Title
Response Modification of Bridges
Author(s)
  • DesRoches, Reginald
  • Leon, Roberto T.
  • Dyke, Shirley
Issue Date
2003-12
Keyword(s)
  • Mid-America Earthquake (MAE) Center
  • Bridges
Date of Ingest
2008-12-02T19:35:03Z
Abstract
The goal of this study is to evaluate the seismic vulnerability of typical bridges in Mid-America and explore economical methods for modifying their seismic response. The emphasis in this thesis is on superstructure retrofits. Field reconnaissance reports from past earthquakes indicate that many bridge failures could have been prevented with simple mitigation measures such as elastomeric bearings, isolation bearings or restrainer cables (Saiidi et al., 1995; Mayes, 1993). These mitigation strategies are commonly used on the West Coast. However, their effectiveness in Mid-America in not well understood.
Series/Report Name or Number
Mid-America Earthquake Center CD Release 03-08
Type of Resource
text
Genre of Resource
Report (Grant or Annual)
Language
en
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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/9180
Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)
National Science Foundation EEC-9701785

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Research and Publications - Mid-America Earthquake Center PRIMARY