
Seismic Design and Retrofit of Bridges by M. J. N. Priestley provides in depth examination with the seismic results of real earthquakes on nearby location bridges by demonstrating design strategies that can make these and comparable structures optimally resistant towards the harmful consequences of long term seismic disturbances.
This book begins by having an in-depth remedy of seismic design philosophy because it applies to bridges. The authors then describe the many geotechnical considerations certain to bridge design, such as soil-structure interaction and traveling wave effects. Subsequent chapters cover conceptual and real design of various bridge superstructures, and modeling and evaluation of these structures.
Seismic Design and Retrofit of Bridges illustrates how correct software from the capacity design philosophy for the design of new bridges outcomes in structures that may be anticipated to survive most earthquakes with only minor, repairable damage.
Since the majority of today’s bridges had been developed prior to the capability design method was comprehended, the authors also dedicate numerous chapters for the seismic assessment of current bridges, with the goal of designing and applying retrofit measures to safeguard them versus the damaging outcomes of long term earthquakes.
These retrofitting techniques, though not deemed appropriate within the design of new bridges, are given substantial emphasis, since they at the moment give the ideal resolution for your preservation of those essential and usually traditionally valued thoroughfares.
Seismic Design and Retrofit of Bridges is enhanced with more than 300 photos and line drawings to illustrate important concepts and detailed design processes. Because the only text at present accessible on the crucial topic of seismic bridge design, it offers an indispensable reference for civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers, as well as college students in related engineering programs.
Seismic Design and Retrofit of Bridges
M. J. N. Priestley, F. Seible and G. M. Calvi
Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition
704 pages
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