Model identification of an arch bridge for dynamic analysis

Morteza A.M. Torkamani, Hak E. Lee

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Abstract

The dynamic responses of a steel deck tension-tied arch bridge subjected to earthquake excitations were investigated. The 189 m (620 ft) Birmingham Bridge located in Pittsburgh, PA was selected as an analytical model for the study. Two analytical models were considered for representing the bridge deck system: in one of the bridge deck was replaced by a series of simple beams connected to the tension-ties at panel points; in the other the deck was modeled by using substructures. To evaluate the seismic resistance of the bridge, a comparative study has been conducted. Three orthogonal records of the El Centro 1940 earthquake were used as support excitation for the seismic response analysis. Based on the study, it was found that the simple beam model would be inadequate for representing the bridge deck system in the seismic response analysis of the bridge. Additional study results are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProc ICOSSAR 89 5th Int Conf Struct Saf Reliab
PublisherPubl by ASCE
Pages1459-1466
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)0872627438
Publication statusPublished - 1989
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of ICOSSAR '89, the 5th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, Part I - San Francisco, CA, USA
Duration: 1989 Aug 7 → 1989 Aug 11

Publication series

NameProc ICOSSAR 89 5th Int Conf Struct Saf Reliab

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OtherProceedings of ICOSSAR '89, the 5th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, Part I
CitySan Francisco, CA, USA
Period89/8/7 → 89/8/11

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)

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    Torkamani, M. A. M., & Lee, H. E. (1989). Model identification of an arch bridge for dynamic analysis. In Proc ICOSSAR 89 5th Int Conf Struct Saf Reliab (pp. 1459-1466). (Proc ICOSSAR 89 5th Int Conf Struct Saf Reliab). Publ by ASCE.