Abstract: This paper reports the findings of research examining the blast resistance of bridge piers that are designed in accordance with current knowledge and specifications to ensure ductile seismic performance. Blast testing was ...

Abstract: Research was conducted to analytically investigate the blast-response and behavior of multihazard-resistant bridge piers having circular-shaped, concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns. Two different analysis methods, ...

Abstract: This paper presents the development and experimental validation of a multizard bridge pier concept, i.e., a bridge pier system capable of providing an adequate level of protection against collapse under seismic and blast ...