Study of Damaged Wushi Bridge in Taiwan Earthquake
Publication: Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 5, Issue 4
Abstract
This paper reports on the damage of Wushi Bridge in a recent Taiwan 921 earthquake. Damage to Wushi Bridge appeared in the superstructure, substructure, and approaches. Typical types of damage are discussed and illustrated in this paper. A review of the bridge design specifications in Taiwan is also presented to give the background on the seismic design of Taiwan highway bridges.
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Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 5 • Issue 4 • November 2000
Pages: 166 - 171
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Received: Mar 15, 2000
Published online: Nov 1, 2000
Published in print: Nov 2000
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