Abstract
This paper presents a risk-based seismic restoration cost curve generation framework for curved steel bridges. The framework uses response surface metamodels (RSMs) in conjunction with Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) for the generation of seismic restoration cost curves on such bridges. The framework is applied to a sample of curved steel bridges located in low seismic areas of the United States. The combined RSM-MCS models are employed to create seismic fragility curves for the selected bridges and calculate their damage ratios. Risked-based damage factor models coupled with secondary MCS enabling the treatment of variability in damage ratios and bridge features are simulated through the RSM-based fragility curves. Resulting restoration cost curves are generated using average restoration cost data in the United States. The proposed framework is capable of efficiently estimating restoration cost for such bridges under seismic hazards and to potentially aiding in making rational decisions concerning their appropriate retrofit and rehabilitation.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Forensic Engineering 2015 |
Subtitle of host publication | Performance of the Built Environment - Proceedings of the 7th Congress on Forensic Engineering |
Editors | Joshua B. Kardon, Alicia E. Diaz de Leon, Anthony M. Dolhon, Michael J. Drerup, Michael P. Lester, Clemens J. Rossell |
Pages | 716-726 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780784479711 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2015 |
Event | 7th Congress on Forensic Engineering: Performance of the Built Environment - Miami, United States Duration: Nov 15 2015 → Nov 18 2015 |
Publication series
Name | Forensic Engineering 2015: Performance of the Built Environment - Proceedings of the 7th Congress on Forensic Engineering |
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Conference
Conference | 7th Congress on Forensic Engineering: Performance of the Built Environment |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Miami |
Period | 11/15/15 → 11/18/15 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2016 ASCE.
Keywords
- Curved steel bridges
- Damage ratios
- Monte Carlo simulation
- Response surface metamodels
- Seismic restoration cost curve
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
- Building and Construction
- General Earth and Planetary Sciences
- Environmental Engineering
- General Materials Science