Abstract: Formulation of the mobilized force-displacement-capacity for the seismic design of a bridge abutment–embankment system is presented herein. As part of the seismic design philosophy of bridge structures, a realistic prediction ...

Abstract: Current seismic design of bridges is based on a displacement performance philosophy using nonlinear static pushover analysis. This type of bridge design necessitates that the geotechnical engineer predict the resistance ...

Abstract: Abutment-backfill soil interaction can significantly influence the seismic response of bridges. In the present study, we provide numerical simulation models that are validated using data from recent experiments on the ...

Abstract: Bridge abutments typically contain a backwall element that is designed to break free of its base support when struck by a bridge deck during an earthquake event and push into the abutment backfill soils. Results are presented ...

Abstract: In this study, a lightweight prestressed steel jacket (PSJ) was proposed and developed for rapid and cost-effective repair of a severely damaged circular reinforced concrete column. The PSJ is composed of several prestressed ...