AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design
AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design

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Publisher: AASHTO

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1560513969

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Covers seismic design for typical bridge types and applies to non-critical and non-essential bridges. Approved as an alternate to the seismic provisions in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. Differs from the current procedures in the LRFD Specifications in the use of displacement-based design procedures, instead of the traditional force-based "R-Factor" method. Includes detailed guidance and commentary on earthquake resisting elements and systems, global design strategies, demand modeling, capacity calculation, and liquefaction effects. Capacity design procedures underpin the Guide Specifications' methodology; includes prescriptive detailing for plastic hinging regions and design requirements for capacity protection of those elements that should not experience damage.

AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design
AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design

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Publisher: AASHTO

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 156051521X

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This work offers guidance on bridge design for extreme events induced by human beings. This document provides the designer with information on the response of concrete bridge columns subjected to blast loads as well as blast-resistant design and detailing guidelines and analytical models of blast load distribution. The content of this guideline should be considered in situations where resisting blast loads is deemed warranted by the owner or designer.