Seismic Design of Non-conventional Bridges

Seismic Design of Non-conventional Bridges
Author: David Goodyear
Publisher:
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2019
Genre: Bridges
ISBN: 9780309480390

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 532: Seismic Design of Non-Conventional Bridges documents seismic design approaches and criteria used for "non-conventional" bridges, such as long-span cable-supported bridges, bridges with truss tower substructures, and arch bridges. Design of conventional bridges for seismic demands in the United States is based on one of two American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) documents: the AASHTO Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications (AASHTO BDS) (1) or the AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design (Guide Spec) (2). The stated scope of these documents for seismic design is limited to conventional bridges. Non-conventional bridges outside the scope of these two AASHTO documents, such as cable-supported bridges and long-span arch bridges, are typically high value investments designed with special project criteria. There is no current AASHTO standard seismic design criteria document specific to these non-conventional bridges. Seismic design criteria for these non-conventional bridges are typically part of a broader project-specific criteria document that addresses the special character of the bridge type.

Seismic Design and Assessment of Bridges

Seismic Design and Assessment of Bridges
Author: Andreas J. Kappos
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2012-04-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9400739427

The book focuses on the use of inelastic analysis methods for the seismic assessment and design of bridges, for which the work carried out so far, albeit interesting and useful, is nevertheless clearly less than that for buildings. Although some valuable literature on the subject is currently available, the most advanced inelastic analysis methods that emerged during the last decade are currently found only in the specialised research-oriented literature, such as technical journals and conference proceedings. Hence the key objective of this book is two-fold, first to present all important methods belonging to the aforementioned category in a uniform and sufficient for their understanding and implementation length, and to provide also a critical perspective on them by including selected case-studies wherein more than one methods are applied to a specific bridge and by offering some critical comments on the limitations of the individual methods and on their relative efficiency. The book should be a valuable tool for both researchers and practicing engineers dealing with seismic design and assessment of bridges, by both making the methods and the analytical tools available for their implementation, and by assisting them to select the method that best suits the individual bridge projects that each engineer and/or researcher faces.

Bridges for High-Speed Railways

Bridges for High-Speed Railways
Author: Rui Calcada
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2008-09-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203892542

Since the 1980s in Europe high-speed rail has emerged rapidly as a means of transportation, and in the upcoming years many more tunnel, bridge and other infrastructure projects will be developed across the continent. At the same time design concepts and technologies have improved and innovative structural ideas have appeared, since trains travellin

Bridge Engineering Handbook

Bridge Engineering Handbook
Author: Wai-Fah Chen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 690
Release: 2019-09-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000005925

First Published in 1999: The Bridge Engineering Handbook is a unique, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art reference work and resource book covering the major areas of bridge engineering with the theme "bridge to the 21st century."

Earthquake Engineering for Structural Design

Earthquake Engineering for Structural Design
Author: W.F. Chen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2005-11-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420037145

Many important advances in designing earthquake-resistant structures have occurred over the last several years. Civil engineers need an authoritative source of information that reflects the issues that are unique to the field. Comprising chapters selected from the second edition of the best-selling Handbook of Structural Engineering, this book provides a tightly focused, economical guide to the theoretical, practical, and computational aspects of earthquake engineering. It discusses the fundamentals of earthquake engineering, the various types of earthquake damage to structures, seismic design of buildings and bridges, and performance-based seismic design and evaluation of building structures.

Performance-based Seismic Bridge Design

Performance-based Seismic Bridge Design
Author: M. Lee Marsh
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2013
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309223806

"TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 440, Performance-Based Seismic Bridge Design (PBSD) summarizes the current state of knowledge and practice for PBSD. PBSD is the process that links decision making for facility design with seismic input, facility response, and potential facility damage. The goal of PBSD is to provide decision makers and stakeholders with data that will enable them to allocate resources for construction based on levels of desired seismic performance"--Publisher's description.

Design of Highway Bridges

Design of Highway Bridges
Author: Richard M. Barker
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1194
Release: 2013-02-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118330102

Up-to-date coverage of bridge design and analysis revised to reflect the fifth edition of the AASHTO LRFD specifications Design of Highway Bridges, Third Edition offers detailed coverage of engineering basics for the design of short- and medium-span bridges. Revised to conform with the latest fifth edition of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, it is an excellent engineering resource for both professionals and students. This updated edition has been reorganized throughout, spreading the material into twenty shorter, more focused chapters that make information even easier to find and navigate. It also features: Expanded coverage of computer modeling, calibration of service limit states, rigid method system analysis, and concrete shear Information on key bridge types, selection principles, and aesthetic issues Dozens of worked problems that allow techniques to be applied to real-world problems and design specifications A new color insert of bridge photographs, including examples of historical and aesthetic significance New coverage of the "green" aspects of recycled steel Selected references for further study From gaining a quick familiarity with the AASHTO LRFD specifications to seeking broader guidance on highway bridge design Design of Highway Bridges is the one-stop, ready reference that puts information at your fingertips, while also serving as an excellent study guide and reference for the U.S. Professional Engineering Examination.

Bridge Engineering Handbook, Five Volume Set

Bridge Engineering Handbook, Five Volume Set
Author: Wai-Fah Chen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 3042
Release: 2014-01-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1482255030

Over 140 experts, 14 countries, and 89 chapters are represented in the second edition of the Bridge Engineering Handbook. This extensive collection provides detailed information on bridge engineering, and thoroughly explains the concepts and practical applications surrounding the subject, and also highlights bridges from around the world. This second edition of the bestselling Bridge Engineering Handbook covers virtually all the information an engineer would need to know about any type of bridge-from planning to construction to maintenance. It contains more than 2,500 tables, charts, and illustrations in a practical, ready-to-use format. An abundance of worked-out examples gives readers numerous practical step-by-step design procedures. Special attention is given to rehabilitation, retrofit, and maintenance. Coverage also includes seismic design and building materials. Thoroughly revised and updated, this second edition contains 26 new chapters.