Abstract: A self-centering isolated pier (SIP) with an elliptical rocking interface is proposed to enhance the seismic performance of bridge piers. Pseudostatic tests were conducted on two SIPs (one with and the other without tie ...

Abstract: Current sliding-bearing designs do not make full use of the stiffness and potential ability of sliding piers in the aseismic design of continuous bridges. Aiming at the problem that the demand on the only fixed-pier force ...

Abstract: To investigate the seismic response characteristics of low-gravity-center cable-stayed bridges with twin towers, a simplified mechanics model was established based on the transmission path of the horizontal seismic inertial ...