Abstract
Self-centering concrete bridge piers (SCCP), which have been used to retrofit bridge piers to give better seismic response, effectively reduce residual displacements during severe earthquakes. This study gives a simplified theoretical model for self-centering concrete bridge piers including a stiffness deterioration analysis and lateral force-displacement analysis. The stiffness deterioration analysis introduces 3 damage factors for γu, γc and γr. These damage factors illustrate the damage caused by increasing lateral displacements. The theoretical model has been validated against existing experimental data with good agreement.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 341-347 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Qinghua Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Tsinghua University |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 Apr 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Damage factors
- Self-centering concrete bridge piers (SCCP)
- Simplified theoretical model
- Stiffness deterioration
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics