Abstract: In this paper, a new damage index is proposed for RC bridge piers using the concept of earthquake input energy distribution in a structural system. The damage index was defined as the ratio of the hysteretic energy to the ...

Abstract: Risk assessment of arch bridges can be beneficial for making informed choices following an earthquake by addressing the most vulnerable components. Although several researchers have studied the seismic vulnerability of ...

Abstract: Many of the procedures used in bridge design are force-based and may be considered reasonable design approaches that will lead to safe structures. But they do not directly address performance criteria at the initial stage ...