Simplified and Standardized Seismic Design and Detailing for Alabama Bridges

Details

• Creators:
  Marshall, Justin D. ; Broderick, Joseph ; Wu, Hongyang
• Corporate Creators:
  Auburn University. Highway Research Center
• Corporate Contributors:
  Alabama. Department of Transportation ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Bridge design
  • Columns
  • Dislocation (Geology)
  • Ductility
  • Earthquake resistant design
  • Girder bridges
  • Guidelines
  • Standards
  • Steel bridges
  • Structural connection
  More +
• Publication/ Report Number:
  ALDOT 930-916
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Alabama ; United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  Auburn University. Highway Research Center
• Abstract:
  Simplification and standardization of the seismic design processes for typical Alabama bridges has been investigated and developed in this research. A number of design tools have been developed to reduce the analysis complexity and time demands on bridge designers. These tools can be used to simplify and standardize the seismic design process due to the fact that the hazard in Alabama ranges from minimal to moderate. The parametric studies and research completed in the project has developed guidelines and simplified design methods for determining the fundamental period of vibration, displacement ductility for short columns, ductile detailing requirements for columns, substructure-to-superstructure connections and end diaphragm design for steel girder bridges.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/63290/dot_63290_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 5.77 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:87c9ce0588d76f4f471fd81d6fe9d873378819ac7bb6b7bd823929d879425d8d