Development of Guidelines for Bridges Built Near Fault Lines

Near source ground motion can affect structures close to fault zones. This study will develop design and retrofit guidelines for such structures.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Sponsor Organizations:

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Duwadi, Sheila

• Start Date: 20010120
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 20091231
• Source Data: RiP Project 20543

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge design; Earthquake resistant design; Fault location; Faults; Research projects; Retrofitting; Seismicity
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01462317
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Federal Highway Administration
• Files: RIP, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 3 2013 2:01PM