Seismic Performance of an Integrated Steel Pipe Bridge Pier
Author(s): |
Masatsugu Shinohara
Hidesada Kanaji |
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Medium: | conference paper |
Language(s): | English |
Conference: | 35th Annual Symposium of IABSE / 52nd Annual Symposium of IASS / 6th International Conference on Space Structures: Taller, Longer, Lighter - Meeting growing demand with limited resources, London, United Kingdom, September 2011 |
Published in: | IABSE-IASS 2011 London Symposium Report |
Year: | 2011 |
Abstract: |
The research presented in this paper proposes the use of a basic structural unit comprised of four low-cost, off-the-shelf steel pipes, combined into a single structure (the steel pipe integrated pier) using shear panels that have a hysteretic damper function. The dynamic response characteristics of the new pier structure were evaluated and are presented in this paper. Comparisons were also made with conventional standard steel piers to consider the advantages of the proposed integrated pier. |
Keywords: |
damage control integrated steel pipe bridge pier hysteretic shear damper
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