Seismic time history analysis for cable-stayed bridge considering different geometrical configuration for near field earthquakes

Atul K. Desai

In the proceedings of: GEO2011: 64th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, 14th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 5th Pan-American Conference on Teaching and Learning of Geotechnical Engineering

Session: Earthquake Engineering & Geophysics

ABSTRACT: To increase the maximum span of cable-stayed bridges, Uwe Starossek has developed a modified statical system. The basic idea of this new concept is the use of pairs of inclined pylon legs that spread out longitudinally from the foundation base or from the girder level. Spread-pylon cable-stayed bridge has distinct advantage like reduction of sag of cables and oscillation of cable during earthquake over traditional cable-stayed bridges. Spread-pylon also improves seismic performance of deck during strong ground motion. Here in this paper dynamic behaviour of cable stayed bridge with different structural configuration with seismic loading was studied. New correlation for EDR (Earthquake displacement ratio) and PGA (Peak Ground acceleration) was established.

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Atul K. Desai (2011) Seismic time history analysis for cable-stayed bridge considering different geometrical configuration for near field earthquakes in GEO2011. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Geotechnical Society.

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