Seismic evaluation of long span bridges in Kentucky

Issam Harik, Tong Zhao, Jindong Hu

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Abstract

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is located in a region which is greatly influenced by four seismic zones. Hundreds of bridges in areas influenced by the seismic zones were designed and constructed prior to stringent seismic codes. This paper reports on the development of site specific time histories, response spectra and seismic acceleration maps for the 120 counties in the state of Kentucky. The seismic input is used in the evaluation of bridges within Kentucky, and retrofits are recommended when required. Field testing, one-dimensional to three-dimensional computer modeling and analytical model calibration are also reported. Sample bridges over the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers are selected to illustrate the methodology followed in the evaluation process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 8th International Conference on Structural Dynamics, EURODYN 2011
EditorsG. Lombaert, G. Muller, G. De Roeck, G. Degrande
Pages1393-1398
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9789076019314
StatePublished - 2011
Event8th International Conference on Structural Dynamics, EURODYN 2011 - Leuven, Belgium
Duration: Jul 4 2011Jul 6 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 8th International Conference on Structural Dynamics, EURODYN 2011

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on Structural Dynamics, EURODYN 2011
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityLeuven
Period7/4/117/6/11

Keywords

  • Earthquakes
  • Field testing
  • Finite element modeling
  • Modal analysis
  • Model calibration
  • Retrofit

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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