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Nonlinear dynamic analysis of a RC bridge subjected to seismic loading

  • Received : 2020.03.04
  • Accepted : 2020.10.06
  • Published : 2020.12.25
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Abstract

Collapse of bridges in recent earthquakes demonstrates the need to deepen the understanding of the behaviour of these structures against seismic actions. This paper presents a highly detailed numerical model of an actual bridge subjected to extreme seismic action which results in its collapse. Normally, nonlinear numerical models have high difficulties to achieve convergence when reinforced concrete is intended to be represented. The main objective of this work is to determine the efficiency of different passive control strategies to prevent the structural collapse of an existing bridge. Metallic dampers and seismic isolation by decoupling the mass were evaluated. The response is evaluated not only in terms of reduction of displacements, but also in increasing of shear force and axial force in key elements, which can be a negative characteristic of the systems studied. It can be concluded that the use of a metallic damper significantly reduces the horizontal displacements and ensures the integrity of the structure from extreme seismic actions. Moreover, the isolation of the deck, which in principle seems to be the most effective solution to protect existing bridges, proves inadequate for the case analysed due to its dynamic characteristics and its particular geometry and an unpredictable type of axial pounding in the columns. This unexpected effect on the isolation system would have been impossible to identify with simplified models.

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Acknowledgement

The financial support of the CONICET is acknowledged. The technical documentation of the studied bridge supplied by Eng. Daniel Quiroga is also grateful. Special acknowledgements are extended to the reviewers of the first version of the paper because their useful suggestions led to improvements of the work.

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