The Importance of Determining Damage Levels of the Bridges in Non-Linear Dynamic Analysis

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The Importance of Determining Damage Levels of the Bridges in Non-Linear Dynamic Analysis

Original Article, C30
Karimi Moridani K, Khodayari R, Asadpour M.
Journal. Civil Eng. Urban. 3(4):191-196. 2013

ABSTRACT:During past earthquakes, different modes of damage were observed in bridges; consequently in seismic evaluation of these structures, various Indexes were used to determine vulnerability of the structures against earthquake vibrations. In this paper, damage indexes of structural elements of bridge are introduced and suggested definitions for structure damage state are stated. Then, a three span bridge is analyzed using OpenSees non-linear analysis software, considering three-dimensional model under earthquake load and non-linear behavior. After calculating necessary outcomes of the elements and nodes, damage indexes of damage at the foundations and columns level were measured. The model is able to calculate responses and damage indexes of supports and joints. Using this model, damage level of bridge structure is determined based on tables, which determine necessity of retrofitting. Based on the result, decisions made based on each criterion are compared. The results show that exact specification of damage indexes for the estimation of the vulnerability of structures (bridges here) is very important.
Keywords: OpenSees Model, Bridge, Damage levels, Reinforcement, Stiffness

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