Onur, Tuna, Ventura, Carlos E., and Liam Finn, W. D.
Subjects
EARTHQUAKES, EARTHQUAKE hazard analysis, PROBABILITY theory
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EARTHQUAKE resistant design, CONSTRUCTION laws, EARTHQUAKE hazard analysis, EARTHQUAKES, GLAZING (Glass installation), ELEVATORS, BUILDING foundations
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Lan Lin, Naumoski, Nove, Saatcioglu, Murat, and Foo, Simon
Subjects
CONFEDERATION Bridge (N.B. & P.E.I.), EARTHQUAKE hazard analysis, EARTHQUAKE zones, DYNAMIC testing of materials, FINITE element method
Abstract
This paper describes results from a study on the dynamic behaviour of the Confederation Bridge due to seismic loads. For the purpose of the seismic analysis of the bridge, a finite element model was developed using three-dimensional (3D) beam elements. The model was calibrated using measured data of the bridge vibrations during a dynamic load test. Dynamic analyses were conducted by subjecting the model to selected seismic ground motions representative of the expected motions at the bridge location. The bending moments and displacements obtained from the analyses were used for the seismic evaluation of the bridge. It was found that the seismic effects considered in the design are appropriate for the required safety during the service life of the bridge. Cet article décrit les résultats d’une étude sur le comportement dynamique du Pont de la Confédération lors de charges sismiques. Un modèle par éléments finis utilisant des poutres tridimensionnelles a été développé aux fins de l’analyse sismique du pont. Le modèle a été étalonné en utilisant les données mesurées des vibrations du pont durant un test de charge sismique. Des analyses dynamiques ont été réalisées en soumettant le modèle à des mouvements sismiques du sol choisis représentant les mouvements prévus à l’emplacement du pont. Les moments de flexion et les déplacements obtenus des analyses ont été utilisés pout l’évaluation sismique du pont. Il a été conclu que les effets sismiques utilisés dans la conception sont appropriés pour le niveau de sécurité requis durant la vie du pont. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
BUILDINGS, EARTHQUAKE damage, CONSTRUCTION & the environment, EARTHQUAKES, EARTHQUAKE hazard analysis, DUCTILITY, COMPUTER simulation of seismic response
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