Seismic behavior of bridge pier column lap splices

Inadequate flexural strength and ductility, or shear strength, of concrete bridge columns have resulted in collapse or severe damage of a number of California bridges in recent moderate earth-quakes. In general, these bridges were designed prior to the new seismic design methods which were implemented in the mid-seventies. Bridges constructed in accordance with the new design methods have performed well in recent earthquakes. However, the large number of older bridges that are still in service, particularly freeway overpasses designed and constructed in the 1950's to 1970's, are now recognized to have substandard design details and to constitute a cause for major concern.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Civil Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Lin, Yongqian

Contributors dc:contributor

• Hawkins, Neil M.

• Engineering, Civil

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1996 Lin, Yongqian

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

9780591199239
AAI9712358
(UMI)AAI9712358

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/20062