Seismic Performance-Based Design of Cable-Supported Bridges: State of Practice in the United States
Publication: Journal of Bridge Engineering
Volume 25, Issue 12
Abstract
The concept of performance-based seismic design dates from the 1990s. Several complex bridges in seismic hazard zones were designed following this concept. The list includes but not limited to the New Carquinez Suspension Bridge, the New Tacoma Narrows Suspension Bridge, and the Gerald Desmond Bridge. This paper documents the fundamental issues that were considered in the seismic design of recent cable-supported bridges including the seismic performance-based criteria (PBDC). The paper also discusses how the local damage levels are employed through a deformation-based approach to achieve the global performance objectives of the bridge. The paper also explains the development procedure of spectrum compatible ground motions through probabilistic seismic hazard analysis. Issues such as foundation modeling, soil–structure interaction, and appropriate damping are also outlined. PBDC is an appropriate approach for the seismic assessment of this class of bridges, particularly if the damage is determined using a displacement-based assessment approach.
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Acknowledgments
The authors are indebted to the following members of the Structural Engineering Institute Technical Committee on Performance-Based Design (PBD) of Structures for their thorough review of the manuscript and valuable comments: Andre Barbosa, Michele Barbato, Aswathram Balasubramanian, Tracy Becker, Aerik Carlton, Patricia Marie Clayto, Luigi Di Sarno, Yeong Ae Heo, Song F. Jan, Navid Khajeahmadattary, Maria Koliou, Hussam Mahmoud, Mark Nelson, Justin Douglas Marshall, Arif Meric Ozkan, Anastasios Sextos, Petros Sideris, Joshua Scott Steelman, Quan Wang, Zane Wells, and Teng Wu.
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Journal of Bridge Engineering
Volume 25 • Issue 12 • December 2020
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Received: Jan 20, 2020
Accepted: Jun 22, 2020
Published online: Sep 17, 2020
Published in print: Dec 1, 2020
Discussion open until: Feb 17, 2021
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