Performance of Pier-to-Pier Cap Connections of Integral Bridges under Thermal and Seismic Loads
In general, most highway bridges are constructed using prestressed concrete or steel girders. Mechanical joints are provided at the end of each span, to allow for the expansion of the bridge deck due to shrinkage of concrete, thermal effects, and deflections, among others. Smooth riding ability, low...
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| author | Siva Avudaiappan Kinson Prabu Deban Selvaraj Kiran Raja Paul Oluwaseun Awoyera Erick I Saavedra Flores |
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| description | In general, most highway bridges are constructed using prestressed concrete or steel girders. Mechanical joints are provided at the end of each span, to allow for the expansion of the bridge deck due to shrinkage of concrete, thermal effects, and deflections, among others. Smooth riding ability, low noise, wear resistance, and water tightness should be provided by expansion joints. In recent times, the increased traffic volume, along with heavier vehicle movements, adversely affects the performance of expansion joints in the bridge girder, causing a possible failure in one of the above-mentioned mechanisms. The deterioration of the expansion joint may result in leakage of water, concrete cracking, and potential problems in the underlying substructure. In this paper, we study the pier-pier cap connections in integral bridges subjected to thermal and seismic loads using analytical methods and experimental tests. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7648b08126bb40f0ba01c9106bb6479a2025-02-03T06:10:46ZengWileyAdvances in Civil Engineering1687-80861687-80942021-01-01202110.1155/2021/55808415580841Performance of Pier-to-Pier Cap Connections of Integral Bridges under Thermal and Seismic LoadsSiva Avudaiappan0Kinson Prabu1Deban Selvaraj2Kiran Raja3Paul Oluwaseun Awoyera4Erick I Saavedra Flores5Departamento de Ingeniería en Obras Civiles, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Av. Ecuador 3659, Estación Central, ChileStructural Engineer, HCDA Engineering, Inc, Colorado Springs, CO, USAIndian Defense Accounts Secretary, Government of India, Chennai, IndiaProject Planning Engineer, April-REG Group, Pangkalan Kerinci, IndonesiaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Covenant University, Canaanland Ota, Ogun State, NigeriaDepartamento de Ingeniería en Obras Civiles, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Av. Ecuador 3659, Estación Central, ChileIn general, most highway bridges are constructed using prestressed concrete or steel girders. Mechanical joints are provided at the end of each span, to allow for the expansion of the bridge deck due to shrinkage of concrete, thermal effects, and deflections, among others. Smooth riding ability, low noise, wear resistance, and water tightness should be provided by expansion joints. In recent times, the increased traffic volume, along with heavier vehicle movements, adversely affects the performance of expansion joints in the bridge girder, causing a possible failure in one of the above-mentioned mechanisms. The deterioration of the expansion joint may result in leakage of water, concrete cracking, and potential problems in the underlying substructure. In this paper, we study the pier-pier cap connections in integral bridges subjected to thermal and seismic loads using analytical methods and experimental tests.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5580841 |
| spellingShingle | Siva Avudaiappan Kinson Prabu Deban Selvaraj Kiran Raja Paul Oluwaseun Awoyera Erick I Saavedra Flores Performance of Pier-to-Pier Cap Connections of Integral Bridges under Thermal and Seismic Loads Advances in Civil Engineering |
| title | Performance of Pier-to-Pier Cap Connections of Integral Bridges under Thermal and Seismic Loads |
| title_full | Performance of Pier-to-Pier Cap Connections of Integral Bridges under Thermal and Seismic Loads |
| title_fullStr | Performance of Pier-to-Pier Cap Connections of Integral Bridges under Thermal and Seismic Loads |
| title_full_unstemmed | Performance of Pier-to-Pier Cap Connections of Integral Bridges under Thermal and Seismic Loads |
| title_short | Performance of Pier-to-Pier Cap Connections of Integral Bridges under Thermal and Seismic Loads |
| title_sort | performance of pier to pier cap connections of integral bridges under thermal and seismic loads |
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