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Effect of Simplified Methods in Seismic Analysis of Bridges  

Choi, Eunsoo (한국철도기술연구원)
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Journal of Korean Society of Steel Construction / v.14, no.6, 2002 , pp. 729-734 More about this Journal
Abstract
The effect of several simplified methods of seismic analysis is estimated. The pounding/contacting of superstructures were considered in the multispan simply supported bridge and the multispan continuous bridge. Although nonlinear time history analysis is generally used for seismic analysis of bridges, many codes including AASHTO propose several simplified analysis methods. AASHTO, however, does not mention pounding. Therefore, the simplified methods may produce results that are different from those of nonlinear time history analysis. This study developed nonlinear analytical models of the two types of bridges mentioned. The models were then modified to the simplified linear models for simplified analysis. The results of the simplified methods were compared with those of nonlinear time history analysis. It was found that including of the pounding/contacting element in the simplified methods generated responses similar to those of the nonlinear time history analysis.
Keywords
simplified methods of analysis; pounding/contacting elements; steel bridges; response ratios;
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