Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Bridge in Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak under the Influence of Seismic Loadings
Journal Title: GeoStruct Innovations - Year 2024, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Seismic performance is a critical consideration in the design and assessment of reinforced concrete bridges. Ensuring the structural integrity and safety of bridges under seismic loadings is essential to protect public safety and maintain the longevity of these vital infrastructure components. The objective of this research study was to evaluate the seismic performance of a multi-span reinforced concrete bridge located in Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak. The non-linear static pushover analysis provided valuable insights into the bridge's load resistance. It determined that the bridge could withstand a base shear force of up to 30,130.899 kN before collapsing, indicating its high structural capacity. The capacity curve analysis further demonstrated the ability of bridge to endure spectral accelerations of up to 4.44 g (43.512 m/s ), indicating its robustness against high-intensity ground motions. In addition, the non-linear static time history analysis considered three ground motions and their effects on the bridge's structural performance. The study highlighted the bridge's sensitivity to different external forces, with varying responses observed under different ground motions. Notably, the recorded joint acceleration and displacement values were found to be within acceptable limits, ensuring immediate occupancy and life safety for bridge users. The research study successfully evaluated the seismic performance of a reinforced concrete bridge in Pan Borneo Sarawak using non-linear time history and pushover analyses. The results demonstrated the bridge's satisfactory capacity to withstand seismic loadings. The utilization of CSIBridge software provided valuable insights into the bridge's structural integrity and behavior under seismic conditions. These findings contribute to the advancement of bridge engineering practices.
Authors and Affiliations
Alexson Ajah Kanyan, Ling Hou Jiun
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