Implications of spatial variation of ground motion on collapse of SR 1411-5 southbound and overhead bridge in northridge earthquake

George Mylonakis, Vassil Simeonov, Andrei M. Reinhorn, Ian G. Buckle

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Abstract

Linear and non-linear analytical studies were conducted for evaluating the performance of the southbound separation and overhead bridge at the SR14/15 interchange during the Northridge earthquake of January 17, 1994. The analyses are focused on potential implications of the spatial variability of ground motion on the collapse of the structure. The influences of vertical ground motion, soil-structure interaction, non-linear contact effects at the expansion joints and abutments, are also examined. The parameter studies help to determine some of the causes of collapse and offer insight in the complex seismic behavior oflong multi-span concrete bridges.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationSeismic Response of Concrete Bridges
EditorsK. Krishnan
PublisherAmerican Concrete Institute
Pages299-325
Number of pages27
ISBN (Electronic)9780870316869
StatePublished - 1 Jun 1999

Publication series

NameAmerican Concrete Institute, ACI Special Publication
VolumeSP-187
ISSN (Print)0193-2527

Keywords

  • Abutment
  • Bridges
  • Expansion joint
  • Modeling
  • Piers
  • Spatial variation

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