Mechanism of Seismic Damage and Enlightenment Seismic Design of Bridges Crossing Fault

Abstract

In this study, international cases of bridge damage are analyzed to bridges crossing fault (BCF). It is pointed out that bridge damage can be affected by fault type, the orientation of a bridge to a fault, and ground conditions, etc. And the insufficient consideration of seismic design is the important factor in the damage to BCF. Some positive enlightenment is gained in seismic design from the analysis of seismic damage of BCF.