Extending Application of Simple for Dead and Continuous for Live Load Steel Bridge System to ABC Applications in Seismic Regions
The steel bridge system referred to as Simple for Dead load and Continuous for Live load (SDCL) has gained popularity in non-seismic areas of the country. Accordingly, it results in many advantages including enhanced service life and lower inspection and maintenance costs as compared to conventional steel systems. To-date, no research studies have been carried out to evaluate the behavior of the SDCL steel bridge system in high seismic areas. The main objective of this research is to extend the application of SDCL to high seismic areas. This project is Phase I of an envisioned effort that will culminate in the development of a set of details and associated design provisions to develop a version of the SDCL steel bridge system, suitable for high seismic application.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Completed
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Sponsor Organizations:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center (ABC-UTC)
Florida International University
10555 W. Flagler Street
Miami, FL United States 33174 -
Managing Organizations:
Florida International University
10555 W. Flagler Street
Room 3602
Miami, FL United States 33172 -
Principal Investigators:
Yakel, Aaron
- Start Date: 20140501
- Expected Completion Date: 20161001
- Actual Completion Date: 20180601
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bridge construction; Bridge design; Earthquake resistant design; Live loads; Seismicity; Steel bridges
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01590769
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center (ABC-UTC)
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: Feb 22 2016 1:38PM