Proposed AASHTO Seismic Specifications for ABC Column Connections

During the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Domestic Scan 11-02--Best Practices Regarding Performance of ABC Connections in Bridges Subjected to Multihazard and Extreme Events, it was noted that accelerated bridge construction (ABC) techniques have been limited in moderate-to-high seismic regions. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Guide Specifications for Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Seismic Bridge Design currently prohibit or limit connections that splice longitudinal column reinforcement in plastic hinge regions. To address this limitation, there is a need to identify column connections that are capable of performing in seismic regions. The objective of this research is to develop proposed AASHTO displacement-based design and construction specifications for implementation of ABC column connections in moderate-to-high seismic regions. As a minimum, the specifications should include mechanical bar couplers, grouted ducts, pocket, and socket connections.

• Record URL:
  http://apps.trb.org/cmsfeed/TRBNetProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=3865
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Contract to a Performing Organization has not yet been awarded.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Proposed
• Funding: $450000.00
• Contract Numbers:

  Project 12-105

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

  444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 225
  Washington, DC  United States  20001

  National Cooperative Highway Research Program

  Transportation Research Board
  500 Fifth Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20001
• Project Managers:

  Dekelbab, Waseem

• Start Date: 20150601
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• Source Data: RiP Project 37554

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Anchors (Structural connectors); Best practices; Bridge construction; Columns; Earthquake resistant design; Load and resistance factor design; Specifications
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01543423
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
• Contract Numbers: Project 12-105
• Files: TRB, RiP
• Created Date: Nov 14 2014 1:01AM