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AASHTO guide specifications for LRFD seismic bridge design /

"These guide specifications have been developed for use in the design and construction of conventional bridges to resist the effects of earthquake motions. They have been approved as an alternative to the seismic provisions in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 9th Edition, and diffe...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Knovel (Firm), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 2023.
Edition:3rd edition
Subjects:
Bridges > Design and construction > Specifications > United States.
Bridges > Earthquake effects.
Earthquake resistant design.
Ponts > Effets des tremblements de terre sur.
Conception parasismique.
seismic design.
United States
Bridges.
Bridge design.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • section 1. Introduction
  • section 2. Definitions and notation
  • section 3. General requirements
  • section 4. Analysis and design requirements
  • section 5. Analytical models and procedures
  • section 6. Foundation and abutment design
  • section 7. Structural steel components
  • section 8. Reinforced concrete components
  • References
  • Appendix A: Foundation-rocking analysis
  • Appendix B: Design flowcharts
  • Appendix C: Risk-targeted ground motions.