Dynamic Behavior of the Bridge Retrofitted by Restrainer under Seismic Excitations

Restrainer로 보강된 교량의 지진하중에 대한 거동특성분석

Dynamic Characteristics of the bridge motions under seismic excitations are analyzed by adopting multi degree - of - freedom system to estimate the effect of restrainers. The applied restrainer is assumed to be a dead - band - system, which has the force clearance and the linear elastic force. The inelastic behaviors of pier and foundation motions are also considered in the study. It is found that the major effect of restrainer is to remarkably decrease the relative displacement between adjacent girders. It is found that restrainers placed on the parts of the bridge system rather than the whole system may increase the unseating failure.