Seismic performance and retrofit of reinforced concrete bridge bents

Claudia Pulido; Mehdi Saiidi; David H. Sanders; Ahmad M. Itani

doi:10.1117/12.435602

3 August 2001 Seismic performance and retrofit of reinforced concrete bridge bents

Claudia Pulido, Mehdi Saiidi, David H. Sanders, Ahmad M. Itani

Proceedings Volume 4337, Health Monitoring and Management of Civil Infrastructure Systems; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.435602
Event: 6th Annual International Symposium on NDE for Health Monitoring and Diagnostics, 2001, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Reno is currently developing a study on the seismic behavior of two-column bents with drop cap beams built prior to the 70's. Three 1/4 scale models were built with typical geometric and reinforcement properties and using the same construction details used at the time. One specimen was tested as built under the Sylmar record (Northridge 1994). The other two identical specimens were retrofitted, using carbon fibers wraps and longitudinal fibers on one bent, and an infill wall between the columns in the other. Both retrofitted specimens were tested under the same conditions as those of the as built. The fragile shear failure mode of the as built specimen was successfully modified with the retrofits, enhancing the performance and ductility. Overall performance and the effectiveness of the retrofit methods implemented used are discussed. The results indicate that the retrofits used are effective, however there are some concerns on the failure modes and excessive increase of strength.

Citation Download Citation

Claudia Pulido, Mehdi Saiidi, David H. Sanders, and Ahmad M. Itani "Seismic performance and retrofit of reinforced concrete bridge bents", Proc. SPIE 4337, Health Monitoring and Management of Civil Infrastructure Systems, (3 August 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.435602

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available