Computational seismic evaluation of a curved prestressed concrete I-girder bridge equipped with shape memory alloy

Junwon Seo, Luke P. Rogers, Jong Wan Hu

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Abstract

This article proposes an analytical modeling approach for seismic evaluation of curved prestressed concrete (PSC) bridges using alternative restraint materials. The approach was applied to a simply supported, curved PSC I-girder bridge subjected to a suite of ground motions. Along with analyzing the response of the bridge without Shape Memory Alloy (SMA), the bridge was retrofitted with SMA components and restraints to reduce its response and both results were compared. SMA components used included dowels in the bearing pad, restraints connecting the girders to the abutments, and piles with SMA characteristics. Results indicated that the SMA components reduced seismic response, and specifically the deformations of the SMA bridge were up to 80% lower than the non-SMA bridge.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1881-1900
Number of pages20
JournalEuropean Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering
Volume24
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 18 2020

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Keywords

  • Curved bridge
  • bridge
  • ground motions
  • precast-prestressed I-girder
  • seismic analysis
  • shape memory alloy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Civil and Structural Engineering

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