Behavior of a Semiintegral Bridge Abutment under Static and Temperature-Induced Cyclic Loading
Publication: Journal of Bridge Engineering
Volume 9, Issue 2
Abstract
This paper presents the results of an experimental study of semiintegral bridge abutments. Primary interests were to investigate (1) potential problems with the particular detail tested; (2) rotational characteristics of the semiintegral abutments; and (3) ability of the specimens to withstand cyclic loading induced by temperature variations during the expected life of the bridge. Sixteen experiments were conducted on three large-scale specimens. The results of the tests have shown that semiintegral abutments can significantly reduce the moments transferred from the superstructure to the foundation piles. Test results have also shown that semiintegral abutments can tolerate the number of displacement cycles that a bridge will experience during the course of its economic life.
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Journal of Bridge Engineering
Volume 9 • Issue 2 • March 2004
Pages: 193 - 199
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Copyright © 2004 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Mar 1, 2002
Accepted: Nov 20, 2002
Published online: Feb 19, 2004
Published in print: Mar 2004
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