Seismic Design and Retrofit of Bridges

Institution:
ROSE School
Specialization:
EE - Earthquake Engineering
Term:
Spring 2005
Teacher(s):
GIAN MICHELE CALVI, M.J. NIGEL PRIESTLEY
Credits:
6
Date (from - to):
30/05/2005 – 24/06/2005

Seismic design philosophy and conceptual design of bridges: damage and collapse modes, functional and geographical constraints, alternative choices, capacity design concepts. Modelling and analysis: single and multi DOF systems, alternative choices. Design of reinforced concrete bridges: foundation, piers, joints and bearings, superstructure, force and displacement based design options. Design of isolated bridges: concepts, devices, modelling and analysis. Assessment and strengthening of existing bridges and road networks: evaluation of strength and deformation capacity, damage and collapse risk evaluation, retrofit criteria and techniques

Suggested readings:

  • Priestley, M. J. N., F. Seible and G. M. Calvi, (1996): Seismic design and retrofit of bridges, John Wiley and Sons
  • CEN, (1994): Eurocode 8 - Design provisions for earthquake resistance of structures - Part 2: Bridges, ENV 1998-2, Brussels