Damage Spectra for Performance Assessment of RC Bridges Subjected to Earthquakes
| Periodical | Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 417 - 418) |
|---|---|
| Main Theme | Advances in Fracture and Damage Mechanics VIII |
| Edited by | M.H Aliabadi, S. Abela, S. Baragetti, M. Guagliano and Han-Seung Lee |
| Pages | 625-628 |
| DOI | 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.417-418.625 |
| Citation | Guan Yuan Zhao, 2009, Key Engineering Materials, 417-418, 625 |
| Online since | October, 2009 |
| Authors | Guan Yuan Zhao |
| Keywords | Bridge, Damage Spectra, Earthquake, Inelastic System, Performance Assessment |
| Price | US$ 28,- |
In this research, damage spectra to quantify the damage of reinforced concrete (RC) bridges under earthquakes are proposed. The spectra are computed for hundreds of horizontal ground motions recorded during past several earthquakes. The damage spectra proposed are promising for performance-based seismic assessment of existing RC bridges as well as performance-based design of new systems.